Market News August 1

Market News August 1

This Week's Data Will Forecast 2H 2025This week is shaping up to be an important one, as a stack of economic data will be released. Here are some numbers to check out.While July's Consumer Confidence Index rose to 97.2 (1985=100), which is a two-point improvement from...
Market News July 25

Market News July 25

Consumers Conflicted about Tariffs' Effect on HousingThis year's news has often featured stories about the effect of tariffs and immigration on the U.S. economy. Some consumers are especially concerned about the effect on home prices and availability. A survey carried...
Market News July 18

Market News July 18

Sellers in the South, West Regions Cut PricesAs the inventory of homes for sale continues to rise, over 30% of the 100 largest metro markets are reporting annual price reductions. Last month's housing inventory rose to 29% year-over-year, according to data provided by...
Market News July 11

Market News July 11

How H.R. 1 Will Change the Real Estate MarketLast week, President Trump signed H.R. 1, nicknamed the Big Beautiful Bill, into law. Here are some provisions of the bill that may affect your clients, from first-time buyers to investors.Homeowners can now permanently...
Market News July 4

Market News July 4

Seller Optimism Is Mysteriously HighEven with more home sellers reducing their initial asking prices, a recent survey found that they're feeling quite optimistic these days. Over 75% of them aren't expecting to lower their asking price. However, this outlook doesn't...