Existing-home sales plunged in 2023
Sales in the existing-home market dropped by 19 percent last year, according to Wells Fargo.
Are grocery prices rising in 2024?
About two thirds of Americans believe food prices will go up this year, according to a survey from the Consumer Food Insights at Purdue University.
Americans are spending on home improvements
Spending on building materials and garden equipment jumped by more than 2 percent last month, government data showed.
Kanye costs Adidas $82 million
The German-based footwear and apparel company reported a loss of 75 million euros, or $82 million, last year.
Homeowners rush to refinance mortgages as rates fall
Refinancing was up in the week ending March 8 as homeowners took advantage of falling rates, lenders say.
Florida homeowners are losing their houses
In February, the Sunshine State saw one of the highest rates of foreclosure filings in the country, ATTOM Data reported.
Mortgage rates get a new threat
Inflation came in higher than forecast in February which some economists say could help keep borrowing costs higher for longer.
Housing market boost could come from falling prices
Small business owners report that inflation is their most important problem, according to a new survey.
Three states see "significant" rise in job losses
Connecticut, Rhode Island and Washington saw their unemployment rates increase in January, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said.
SNAP benefit cards would get major change under new bill
New legislation aims to protect SNAP from being exploited by criminals, lawmakers said.
Job market shifts affect women differently
The unemployment rate for women ticked up in February, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
New tax plan changes payments for thousands
The Biden administration wants to see taxes on corporations and billionaires go up.
Democrats reject plan to cut income tax
Majority of self-identified Democratic voters in Iowa are against eliminating income tax, according to a poll.
Home buyers rush to get mortgages as rates drop
As of March 1, the 30-year fixed rate dropped a tad to 7.02 percent.
House prices hit $1 million in one small US city
Bozeman, Montana, has seen home prices soar by 24 percent over the last year.
Real estate companies struggle to hire as housing market stalls
There were more job openings in February in the real estate sector than hires, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Housing market trends spark warning sign for Zillow: Investor
An investment firm claims that the company faces "significant near-term and long-term headwinds."
People leaving their jobs are making more money
Job switchers saw their pay increase for the first time in a year, according to the ADP National Employment Report.
Texas Republicans want to eliminate property taxes
Texas Republicans are fine eliminating property taxes, but it comes with a catch.
Millennial's Black homeownership is worse than any other generation
Black Americans are behind their white counterparts when it comes to owning a home, according to real estate platform Redfin.
Homeowners Encouraged to Build Apartments on Their Property
Real estate experts say accessory dwelling units could help increase supply of homes in a market in desperate need of new houses.
Hawaii Wants to Build Houses for Teachers
High housing costs in the island state are making it very hard to retain teachers.
Map shows 9 states where homeowners are losing their insurance
American National Group said it will pull back from offering homeowners insurance policies in nine states.
Republican voters oppose closed-door Social Security reform
Seventy percent of Republicans say the issue of Social Security should be resolved in Congress, according to a poll.
Home sales plummet in the South even as demand climbs
Pending home sales, a forward-looking indicator for sales, plunged by close to 5 percent.
Housing market update: Will rates fall this summer?
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric came in as expected for January, which could mean good news.
Housing market's good news for home owners
Homes gained more than $2 trillion in value as low supply helped push up prices, according to Redfin.
Should Americans be worried about their jobs?
Economists say that the outlook for the U.S. labor market still shows strength.
Americans are getting more worried about jobs
Fears over the state of the labor market hurt consumer confidence in February, according to the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index.
California city breaks troublesome housing market record
San Diego reported the highest year-over-year home price gain of the 20 cities in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index.