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MarketMinute |  Is the housing market becoming more buyer friendly?

MarketMinute | Is the housing market becoming more buyer friendly?

Consumer inflation data in June saw core prices rise 0.1%, the smallest gain since August 2021, supporting Fed policy rate cuts later this year. In his remarks to Congress, Fed Chair Powell acknowledged the labor market is showing signs of softening, also supporting Fed policy rate cuts. Applications for unemployment dropped more than expected last week to the lowest level since late May but still came in at 222K for the week. Realtor.com reported 2 buyer-friendly shifts in June: continued rising...

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MarketMinute | House prices are still on the rise

MarketMinute | House prices are still on the rise

According to the Fed, the excess savings Americans stored away during the pandemic ran dry months ago, and the economy is feeling the effects. Consumer confidence fell in June amid worries about the economy, though households remained upbeat about the labor market and inflation. Total unemployment claims rose to the highest level since 2021, a warning sign unemployed workers need longer to find a job. According to the FHFA, house prices rose 0.2% for the month in April and were up 6.3% on the year....

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5 Effective Ways to Reduce Home Costs for Affordable Living

5 Effective Ways to Reduce Home Costs for Affordable Living

  Worried about affording a home? You're not alone. Homeownership may seem out of reach, but with the right strategies, you can turn that dream into a reality. Here are 5 effective approaches to help you turn your homeownership dreams into reality: Don't go at it alone: Combine your purchasing power with a coborrower's. It's common for couples to borrow together, yet it's possible to have "non-occupant co-borrowers" too. You can even have more than 2 coborrowers on one mortgage loan. Consider a Hybrid: Increase your buying power with the lower starting rate of a mixed loan program. You'll have a fixed rate and...

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MarketMinute | How are rates impacting new home construction?

MarketMinute | How are rates impacting new home construction?

Retail sales rose 0.1% in May, coming in weaker than expected as consumers continued to wrestle with stubbornly high levels of inflation.  New jobless claims fell from their 10-month high last week, but continuing claims rose for the 7th straight week. Fed officials continue to signal that rate cuts aren't likely until more data supports trends toward cooler inflation and higher unemployment. New home construction slumped in May to its slowest pace in 4 years. Higher mortgage rates sapped the...

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MarketMinute | What's most surprising to new homeowners?

MarketMinute | What's most surprising to new homeowners?

Wholesale inflation unexpectedly declined the most in 7 months, adding to evidence that inflationary pressures are moderating.  Inflation cooled more than expected in May, dropping for the second straight month. Prices were flat for the first time since July 2022. The Fed left its policy rate unchanged at this month's Fed meeting and signaled it may cut rates 1 or 2 times by the end of the year. Anji.com found 19% of owners were most surprised by the cost of improvements during the first 6...

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