Did housing inventory peak in August this year?
Housing inventory may have peaked early this year, marking an unusual shift in market trends that affects both buyers and sellers.
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Help exists for cash-strapped homebuyers — but many don’t know it
Three experts — a former agent, an economist and a down payment program founder — talk about the decline in housing affordability and what help is out there.
Household income climbs in some big cities, outweighed by inflation in others
Modest income increases failed to keep pace with the roughly 3% inflation rate, meaning many households effectively lost buying power.
Mortgage rates drop to another new low for 2025
Mortgage rates reached a new 2025 low on Wednesday, despite core inflation running at 3.1% year over year, according to the CPI report.
Most Americans retire without a savings withdrawal plan
Retirement tech firm IRALogix says about half of American retirees don’t take a systematic approach to withdrawing their retirement assets.
Trump wants Powell to lower rates. Here’s how to do that
Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami thinks there’s a better way for Trump to try to convince the Fed Chair to cut rates before it’s too late.
‘Feelings-based recession’: More Americans fearful of finances despite economic data
The TransUnion survey found that 32% of consumers report being pessimistic about their household finances over the next 12 months.
Home-price growth at decade low, Florida markets lead declines
Notably, Florida — once a hotbed of rapid appreciation — led the nation in price declines. The state posted a -0.8% year-over-year drop
The Fed is preparing for rate cuts, but waiting on job losses
Powell emphasized that if the labor market deteriorates, the Fed has the ability to cut rates appropriately to mitigate the labor damage.
Why this week’s Fed meeting is critical for mortgage rates
The Fed has adjusted its inflation targets, primarily in response to the trade war and the anticipated shortages if agreements aren’t reached.