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After the markets were closed Monday for Christmas, the latest housing reports showed there’s broad-based home price appreciation around the country while sales are expected to pick up this year. Here are the highlights: Home Sales “Will Improve in...

Week of December 18, 2023 in Review The Fed’s favored inflation measure continues to move lower toward its 2% target while falling mortgage rates boosted existing home sales and new construction. Don’t miss these stories: Inflation Inching Closer to...

There was welcome news for consumers as inflation continued to inch lower in October. Plus, tight housing inventory is still hindering contract signings and boosting home values. Here are last week’s headlines: Inflation Inching Lower Pending Home Sales Plunge in...

Week of November 20, 2023 in Review It was a quiet week ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, but the markets gobbled up the latest news on Existing Home Sales and Jobless Claims. Plus, find out what a key recession indicator is signaling. Here are the highlights: Hope Ahead for...

Week of October 30, 2023 in Review Jobs Numbers: One Month Is Not a Trend Continuing Jobless Claims Reach 6-Month High Is the Fed Done with Rate Hikes? Home Prices Hitting Highs Rates Tagging Technically Important Levels The Latest Employment...