As the books were closed on 2016, many economic indicators were on the rise. Some signal good news for those in the market to buy a home. Housing Starts Surge For regions struggling with limited housing inventory, Housing Starts may … Continue reading
If you’ve been thinking about refinancing or buying a home, now may be the time to move on it. Rising home prices are being offset by home loan rates that remain near historic lows. Home Prices on the Up and … Continue reading
Consumers had a little extra change in their pockets thanks to lower gas prices and a positive employment outlook. After wrapping up a strong holiday shopping season, consumer spending continued into 2016. January Retail Sales rose 0.2 percent, marking the … Continue reading
Existing Home Sales declined sharply from October to November, after a modest decline from September to October. Does this affect the long-term housing outlook? What is the Existing Home Sales report? The Existing Home Sales report measures sales of pre-owned … Continue reading
At December’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting, the Fed raised its benchmark Federal Funds Rate for the first time in nearly a decade. This is the rate at which banks lend money to each other overnight. It had been near … Continue reading
September marked the start of football season for fans across the country. But investors and economists were focused on another team—the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), and whether it would hold its benchmark Federal Funds Rate steady. What Is the … Continue reading
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