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Will Rates Stay Higher for Longer?

The Fed held its benchmark Fed Funds Rate steady, though there are signs that a higher for longer...

Deeper Look at Rising Inflation and Home Values

Key inflation data was reported ahead of this week’s Fed meeting, while home prices continue to...

What's Ahead for Rate Hikes and Home Prices?

Fed speakers made headlines with hints about their next move on rate hikes. Plus, another report...

Key Trends Seen in Jobs, Inflation and Housing

There are signs of weakening in the labor market. Find out why this matters, plus what’s really...

Fed's Powell Remains Hawkish, Housing Inventory Remains Low

Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave hints about further rate hikes during his speech at Jackson Hole....

Important Hints in Fed Meeting Minutes

Despite ongoing challenges facing home builders, construction activity picked up last month. Plus,...

Understanding the Inflation Uptick

Crucial inflation data sparked volatility in the markets, while another home price index report...

Deep Dive on Labor Data and Home Prices

Conflicting data begs the question – what’s really going on in the job market? Plus, low housing...

Fed Hikes Rates Despite Cooling Inflation

It was a jam-packed week, complete with a Fed rate hike, welcome news of cooling inflation, and...

What Supply and Demand Dynamics Mean for Home Values

Tight housing inventory continues to impact sales, home prices and confidence among home builders....