HousingWire, Nov. 14, 2024-Chris ClowThe Congressional Budget Office (CBO) this week published a report assessing the performance of government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in reaching their single-family …
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Inflation’s Up Again. Here’s What it Could Mean for Mortgage Interest Rates.
CBS News, Nov. 13, 2024-Angelica LeichtThe modest increase in inflation indicates that the road to achieving the Federal Reserve’s target of a 2% annual inflation rate might not be as …
Led by AI, Tech Demand for Office Space Is on the Rise
The Wall Street Journal, Nov. 12, 2024-Peter GrantTechnology companies’ leasing of office space jumped in the third quarter to its highest level in nearly three years, reflecting the growth of …
U.S. Inflation on the Rise Again
MPA, Nov. 13, 2024-Fergal McAlindenU.S. inflation ticked upwards in October, although likely not by enough to take a December interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve off the table.Click here …
Here’s Where Economists Think the Housing Market Is Headed
HousingWire, Nov. 12, 2024-Jeff AndrewsHousing markets across the country have stalled since mortgage rates began to rise in 2022, but relief may be on the way.Click here for more (subscription)
Annual Inflation Rate Hit 2.6% in October, Meeting Expectations
CNBC, Nov. 13, 2024-Jeff Cox The consumer price index increased 0.2% in October, taking the 12-month inflation rate up to 2.6%. Both numbers were in line with expectations. The core …
Natural Disaster Looming? Here’s What You Can Do to Start Recovery
Miami Herald, Nov. 12, 2024-Lew SichelmanThese days, disasters such as wildfires, tornadoes, floods and hurricanes are more powerful — and more frequent — than ever. It’s increasingly likely that wherever …
Why Mortgage Interest Rates May Drop Again This Week
CBS News, Nov. 12, 2024-Matt Richardson All eyes will turn toward the Bureau of Labor Statistics this week when it releases its inflation reading for October. The report, scheduled to …
Home Equity Lending Up YoY First Time Since 2022
Home Equity Lending News, Nov. 12, 2024- Quarterly home-equity originations accelerated from the preceding period by a third, marking the first increase from the prior period in five quarters. Meanwhile, …
CRE Lending Surges 59%, Led by Healthcare and Hospitality
Globe St., Nov. 12, 2024-Mario MarroquinCommercial real estate lending has gained notable traction for the third quarter as investors showed a renewed appetite for sectors like healthcare and hospitality while …