Housing Market Makes a Comeback
A decline in mortgage rates from their peak in the fall has helped the mortgage market, some economists say.
Homeowners Are Refinancing Mortgages as Rates Stabilize
Refinancing activity rebounded for the week ending February 2 after declining the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
US strikes in Yemen could spark a new inflation spike
Recent clashes in the Red Sea have disrupted shipping in the region.
Is this the $129,000 solution to America's housing crisis?
Americans continue to struggle to afford homes given low supply, high prices and still-high mortgage rates.
When will mortgage rates drop? Housing market gets new update
Some analysts see the Federal Reserve slashing rates this year, which could help bring down the cost of borrowing for a home.
Housing market predictions for the year change
The Fed's pivot to potentially cut rates and a strong jobs market could be positive for the housing market.
Lower mortgage rates spark interest from buyers
A decline in the cost of home loans has woken up interest from buyers, according to Redfin. But is it translating into sales?
Home buying gets more affordable in a surprising way
Americans keeping and retaining their jobs with improved wages gives them a stronger financial standing if they want to buy a home, some experts say.
America is hiring, and that's great news for Joe Biden
Employers added 353,000 jobs in January, a sign of a robust economy, which could help President Joe Biden's reelection bid.
Hundreds of thousands of workers hired in January, smashing expectations
Employers added 353,000 jobs in January, smashing expectations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Clothes, furniture and appliances are about to cost more
Yemen's Houthi Rebels attacks on vessels has slowed maritime traffic through the Suez Canal, disrupting supply chains.
Homebuyers get good news, but they'll have to wait to celebrate it
The Federal Reserve's signal that it may cut rates in 2024 could bring down the cost of home loans, analysts expect.
Biden overtakes Trump in poll as attitudes about economy change
About one-third of voters think the U.S. economy is either "excellent" or "good," according to a Quinnipiac University poll.
Housing market to change in coming months, new prediction shows
Lower mortgage rates and a strong economy suggests that the housing market may be on the way to turning a corner, an economist says.
Joe Biden gets boost from Fed rate decision
The Federal Reserve held rates unchanged for the fourth consecutive meeting, suggesting that the hike cycle may be over.
Job offers slowed in January but wages rose
Private sector employment increased by 107,000 in January, according to research institute ADP.
Bidenomics is Working in Battleground States
Data from six battlegrounds suggests that the economic policies of the Biden administration may be working.
Joe Biden breaks a two-year record on the economy
Consumers who say their financial conditions are 'good' increased while those saying they are 'bad' fell, according to the latest survey.
American homebuyers get $40,000 boost as mortgage rates fall
A decline of mortgage rates from their peak last year are giving potential buyers the potential of thousands in savings, according to Redfin.
U.S. economic growth will be sluggish: Wells Fargo
The U.S. economy is forecast to slow down on the back of a decline in consumer spending, Wells Fargo said.
America's economy isn't out of the woods
Tight monetary conditions suggest the economy may not be completely out of the woods when it comes to a recession, experts said.
Americans are very worried about food and housing costs
Concerns over housing costs and the price of food are top of the way Americans feel about the economy.
Americans are spending more, saving less
American spent more than their incomes, with analysts suggesting that they are dipping into their savings to cover the difference.
More Americans ditching 4-year college degrees for 2-year trade programs
Vocational programs saw one of the highest numbers of student enrollment in fall 2023, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Housing market may be headed for a shift
A strong U.S. economy bodes well for the housing market as it will bouy demand, some housing economists say.
Donald Trump gets bad news about America's spending
American consumer spending powered beyond-than-expected economic growth for the U.S. in what could be bad news for Donald Trump ahead of the election.
Homebuyers Flood the Market As Prices Drop
Sales of new single-family houses jumped by 8 percent in December, according to government data.
Americans are rethinking refinancing their homes
Refinancing activity has fallen from recent highs amid an uptick in mortgage rates.
Republicans want to investigate Biden student loan application delay
Republican lawmakers called for an investigation into delays regarding the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid program.
Americans' debt payments are increasing
Americans are more in debt every month amid high inflation and elevated interest rates, a LendingTree study showed.