NAR economist says ‘we’re not anywhere near’ a recession

Lawrence Yun shared his economic outlook Wednesday, saying that despite volatility the U.S. is still on track for 4 to 5 percent growth next quarter. Continue reading

Agents aren’t as spooked by tariffs — but clients are in the crosshairs

Clients of real estate agents were more directly affected by tariff policy in July than in previous months as costs began to stack up for U.S. importers. Continue reading

Homebuyers still have jitters about the economy and job market

Mortgage rates have stabilized and more inventory is coming online, but applications for purchase loans fell by a seasonally adjusted 6 percent last week compared to the week before. Continue reading

Inflation eased in March, but tariff impacts remain to be seen

Inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index dropped to an annual rate of 2.4 percent last month, but the impact of tariffs is unlikely to show up in data until May. Continue reading

Trump signals tariffs on Canada, Mexico will take effect March 4

There’s rising anxiety among investors and consumers about the potential impacts of a trade war, surveys show, with stock prices and bond yields retreating as March 4 deadline looms. Continue reading