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Spring Home Maintenance Lineup: 6 Must-Do Tasks

Spring Home Maintenance Lineup: 6 Must-Do Tasks

  Prep your home for a grand-slam season! Spring is here—which means it’s time to step up to the plate and give your home a fresh start. Just like a winning team prepares during spring training, a little effort now can set you up for a strong season ahead. The good news? You don’t need a big-league budget to make an impact. With a few smart moves, you can knock out essential home maintenance, boost curb appeal, and keep everything running smoothly all year long. 1. Make a Triple Play For Safety When you “spring forward,” replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and test home alarm systems. It’s a...

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MarketMinute | How old is the U.S. housing stock?

MarketMinute | How old is the U.S. housing stock?

Markets are on edge as the Iran conflict pressures oil prices and stokes inflation fears, creating uncertainty for the economic outlook. Economists are starting to shift their forecasts toward a recession, with Moody's Analytics projecting the chances as high as 49% in the next year.  Markets now see little likelihood of a Fed policy rate cut in 2026 and have even started to anticipate a policy rate hike before year's end. As mortgage rates have risen, demand has softened. Total application...

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MarketMinute | Pending home sales rose in February

MarketMinute | Pending home sales rose in February

  The Fed left its policy rate unchanged at this week's meeting but signaled concern that inflation remains a problem and future cuts aren't certain. Wholesale prices rose sharply in February, providing another sign that inflation persists even aside from rising energy costs.  Jobless claims last week fell to the lowest level since January, signaling limited layoffs and labor market resilience. Builder sentiment edged higher in March, though affordability concerns remain due to...

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MarketMinute | Inventory and sales are up!

MarketMinute | Inventory and sales are up!

Consumer inflation met expectations in February, slowing from January’s level and marking the lowest core annual rate since 2021. The budget deficit surpassed $1 trillion for the fiscal year through February but was sharply lower than the same period a year ago.  New jobless claims fell last week, easing concerns about labor market weakness after February’s surprise drop in employment.   Existing home sales grew unexpectedly in February. Lower mortgage rates and steady prices...

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MarketMinute |  Home Buyers Are Coming Off the Sidelines — Here’s Why

MarketMinute | Home Buyers Are Coming Off the Sidelines — Here’s Why

Oil prices jumped this week as the Middle East conflict raised concerns about shipping and supply restraints in the global oil market. Rising oil prices renewed inflation fears and reduced expectations of Fed rate cuts, pushing rates higher.  Current labor data, including unemployment claims and the ADP private payroll report, gave conflicting views of labor market strength. Rates briefly hit 4-year lows last week, moving purchasers off the fence. Purchase apps rose 6.1% for the week and 10% year...

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