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What factors pushed mortgage rates back up? Economist

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Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at mortgage rates and the factors that have pushed them up more than a point since September. Continue reading →

Top 5 predictions for 2025 from Windermere’s principal economist

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Despite the setbacks we saw this year, 2025 will likely see many of the same trends come true that were initially predicted for 2024, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker writes. Continue reading →

Top 5 predictions for 2025 from Windermere’s principal economist

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Despite the setbacks we saw this year, 2025 will likely see many of the same trends come true that were initially predicted for 2024, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker writes. Continue reading →

October new-home numbers down month over month: Economist

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Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at October’s falling month-to-month new construction numbers. Continue reading →

The big asterisk on that October jobs report: Economist

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Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at how recent events have impacted the October jobs report and what it means for the economy. Continue reading →

Existing-home sales show the market is still frozen: Economist

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Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at September’s “disappointing” existing-home sales report and discusses some of the factors impacting the numbers. Continue reading →

Numbers to know: Is the Fed having second thoughts about rate cuts?

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Inflation, combined with September’s strong jobs report, suggests that the Fed might be rethinking how quickly to cut the Federal Funds Rate, says Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker. Continue reading →

Sustained surge in mortgage rates could dent home sales

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In addition to worries about the potential impact of Fed tapering, there’s also uncertainty about the approaching U.S. debt ceiling and the future leadership of the Fed. Continue reading →

Banks can now delay appraisals for up to 120 days after closing

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In addition to allowing lenders to delay appraisals for up to 120 days after closing, the temporary rule also allows for desktop appraisals and other forms of assessment flexibility. Continue reading →