Home Prices Still Rising Year-Over-Year, But Momentum Is Fading
Both the FHFA and Case‑Shiller released the latest update on home price appreciation this week. Actually, in the current case,…
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Highest Rates This Week, But Close Enough to Long Term Lows
Friday proved to be the weakest day of the week for the underlying bond market and, thus, the highest day…
A Phoenix startup is turning shipping containers into shelters. Here’s why.
Old shipping containers are plentiful in the U.S., and architect Brian Stark knows exactly what to do with them. He…
Goolsbee sees ‘note of unease’ as Fed looks to next interest rate move
Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said Friday a mixed bag of inflation data this week coupled with lingering uncertainty over…
Refi Demand Surged as Rates Hit Longer-Term Lows
Mortgage application activity surged last week as sharply lower mortgage rates boosted refinance demand and gave purchase applications a modest…
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady After Key Inflation Report
Pundits, politicians, and everyone else can continue to assume that mortgage rates will respond to changes to the Fed Funds…
Ford recalls more than 103,000 vehicles over axle bolt issue
Ford Motor is recalling more than 103,000 F-150 pickup trucks over an issue with the vehicles’ axle hub bolts that…
How to save on your phone bill when traveling abroad
Alina Rudya/bell Collective | Digitalvision | Getty Images I didn’t think much of my daily cell phone use during a…
Falling Rates Spark Modest Rebound in Mortgage Applications
Mortgage application activity rebounded last week as falling rates boosted both purchase and refinance demand. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly…
Mortgage Rates Flat Ahead of Next Week’s High-Stakes Data
Mortgage rates finally moved in a slightly more noticeable direction today, but the change was still inconsequential in the bigger…