U.S. Consumers Remained Cautious in February
March 31, 2025
Economists watch core prices because they are typically a better guide of where inflation is headed.
Staging Your House for a Quick Sale
March 28, 2025
One of the most critical aspects of home staging is decluttering and depersonalizing the space.
Bigger Down Payments Continue in Q4 2024
March 27, 2025
Homebuyers have been utilizing pandemic-era savings to fuel consumer spending and larger down payments.
Pending Home Sales Advanced 2.0% in February
March 26, 2025
Pending home sales improved 2.0% in February according to the National Association of REALTORS®.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Down Again in March
March 25, 2025
The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index tumbled to 92.9 in March from an upwardly revised 100.1 in February.
Study Shows Ideal Ages for Life Milestones
March 24, 2025
Parents say it's best to have a first child at a slightly younger age (26.9) than do those without kids (27.9).
RE Q&A: Should We Buy a Starter Home?
March 21, 2025
The process of preparing a co-ownership agreement can also help set you up for success.
Existing-Home Sales Accelerated 4.2% in February
March 20, 2025
In the West, existing-home sales jumped 13.3% in February to an annual rate of 850,000, identical to a year ago.
Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged
March 19, 2025
Higher inflation typically would lead the Fed to keep its key rate elevated or even raise rates.