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International buyers pull back from the U.S. …
The amount of existing home purchases from international buyers fell 36% between April 2023 and …
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Morgan Stanley: Homeowners are the “strong hands”
In a recent investment note, Morgan Stanley analysts say that U.S. homeowners are the “strong hands” …
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Homebuyers gaining purchasing power
Homebuyers have gained $22,250 in purchasing power since mortgage rates hit a five-month peak in …
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Mortgages with rates below 6% are falling
85.6% of mortgaged homes have a rate below 6%, down from the peak of 92.8% …
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Excellent news on inflation
In June, Core CPI inflation rose 0.1%, below expectations of 0.2%. It’s up 3.3% year-over-year …
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Jobs report makes Fed rate cuts more …
In June, employers added 206,000 jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics BLS, noticeably lower than …
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The cost of not using a listing …
Home sellers who used a listing agent made an average of $34,000 more on the …
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November ballot incentive to overturn ULA measure …
In a unanimous decision, the California Supreme Court has blocked a November ballot initiative that could have overturned …