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In ‘the Market That Could Have Been,’ Mortgage Rates Hit 14-Month High
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (431+ words) Increase in real estate value. House model and documents on table. Growing price represented by graph, percent signs and arrows Mortgage rates ticked up again this week, seemingly caught in an ongoing cycle of upward pressure as renewed tensions in…...
Matt Widdows on Rising to Every Challenge
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (673+ words) As HomeSmart Founder and CEO, Matt Widdows acknowledges that it often falls to him to put out fires and rely on his knowhow and experience to aid those in need. That’s perfectly fine by him, because way back when, that’s…...
CEO Panel: Affordability–Real Solutions for a Real Problem
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (254+ words) Above, from left, Keith Smith, Ken Baris, Katy McGrath, Ennis Antoine and John Featherston Housing affordability in the U.S. remains one of the most pressing challenges facing the real estate industry, with the high cost of homes, mortgage rates remaining elevated…...
Forbes Global Properties Expands to Lebanon and Syria
1+ week, 4+ day ago (233+ words) A breathtaking coastal view beautifully highlights the city of Beirut, with the stunning Mediterranean Sea behind Forbes Global Properties has announced its expansion into Lebanon and Syria with the addition of Ascot Real Estate, a Beirut-based real estate brokerage, consultancy…...
Fed Will ‘Act Decisively’ to Raise Rates If Inflation Not Moderating, Says Barr
1+ week, 5+ day ago (300+ words) In a Sept. 1 speech at the Second Chance Lending Forum in Washington, D.C., focusing on the economic outlook and financial inclusion, Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr noted that the labor market is stable with relatively low unemployment, with the economy growing…...
Court Report: Redfin/Zillow Settle With FTC; Trump Administration Blocked on Fair Housing
1+ week, 6+ day ago (940+ words) Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. FTC reaches a settlement with Zillow and Redfin syndication Nearly a year after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…...
Consumer Confidence Slips as Present and Future Outlooks Conflict
2+ week, 5+ day ago (433+ words) In the face of ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and economic headwinds, consumers’ feelings about the economy remain dim. The nonprofit research firm, The Conference Board, released its latest month report Aug. 25, with its Consumer Confidence Index falling by 0.8 points to 89.4. July’s…...
Rates Still Sitting in the ‘Silver Lining,’ But Future is ‘Volatile’
3+ week, 3+ day ago (381+ words) Property tax.investment planning.business real estate. View Of coin stack with house model, mortgage loading real estate property with loan money bank concept.Home sales and home insurance concept. Mortgage rates remain mostly better historically as this week and…...
Leading Economic Indicators Flash Positive, Despite Dim Outlook by Consumers
3+ week, 3+ day ago (450+ words) As the question of affordability looms over homebuyers’ heads, recent reports by economists generally agree that the housing market is weighed down by economic and global constraints—though a new report offers some near-term reasons for optimism. The latest monthly…...
Notes From Fed Meeting Show Rate Hike on the Table Again — RISMedia
3+ week, 4+ day ago (559+ words) When many economic indicators pointed to issues with inflation, the governors of the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) instead voted once again to maintain their “wait and see” approach in their most recent meeting. Newly released minutes from the…...