Hidden Cash Found in Homes Due to Soaring Property Prices
Home prices are on a tear again across much of the nation after falling for much of last year. That means giving back to homeowners the equity they lost. Home …
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Reasons why the U.S. housing market is losing interest from foreign buyers
International buyers are pulling back from the U.S. housing market, as high mortgage rates, soaring home prices, a meager supply of homes for sale and a strong dollar all make …
What’s Next: The Impact of Low Federal Interest Rates on the U.S. Economy
The United States is entering a new economic era as the Federal Reserve hikes its benchmark interest rate. In July 2023, the federal funds effective rate stood above 5% for …
Continued upward trajectory of home prices
Home prices in May rose for the fourth straight month on the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller home price index, but regional differences are widening. The gains come despite a sharp jump …
Slowest June home sales pace in 14 years recorded
A house is for sale in Arlington, Virginia, July 13, 2023. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images Sales of pre-owned homes dropped 3.3% in June compared with May, running …
July sees an increase in homebuilder sentiment, yet high mortgage rates dampen growth
Builder sentiment in the market for single-family homes rose 1 point in July to 56, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. It marks the …