Economy
Household spending growth edged lower in April: New York Fed survey
Perhaps spooked by tariffs, consumers didn’t rush to buy big-ticket items last month
Perhaps spooked by tariffs, consumers didn’t rush to buy big-ticket items last month
Nearly 25% of listings had a price cut in April: Zillow
Companies and associations with noteworthy moves include Greystone, MBA, HomeEQ and the FFIEC
The AI assistant is designed to engage with customers, including answering questions
May’s survey results show the omnipresence of tariff jitters
Permits were down 4.7% last month
Ideas include contract-to-deed initiatives and urban planning innovations
The 30-year rate stayed below the 7% threshold: Freddie Mac
Despite slight year-over-year improvements, the post-pandemic affordability gap persists: NAR
Mortgage and banking leaders weighed in on the wide-ranging directive