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Few or no interest-rate increases 2019

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The Federal Reserve said Friday that considering a slowing global economy and last year's financial market turmoil, the central bank plans to remain "patient" in determining when to make future adjustments to its benchmark interest rate. The Fed's semi-annual report to Congress on monetary policy ... » Learn More about Few or no interest-rate increases 2019

Leading mortgage-borrowing generation

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By dollar volume, millennials now take out more mortgage money than all other generations, as outlined by research by Realtor.com. They've surpassed both Generation X as well as the baby boomers. Millennials currently leading mortgage-borrowing generation   Realtor.com based its ... » Learn More about Leading mortgage-borrowing generation

U.S. consumer confidence spikes in Feb.

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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased in February after a decline in January. The Index now stands at 131.4, a nearly 10-point increase from January's 121.7. The Existing Situation Index - consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions - improved, moving ... » Learn More about U.S. consumer confidence spikes in Feb.

Are green features evaluated sufficiently?

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Some green homes could possibly be under-valued, as outlined by panelists at a session during the 2019 Builder Show in Las Vegas - and that is often a costly mistake for home sellers. To ensure energy-efficient features are counted, collaboration among appraisers, lenders, builders, and real ... » Learn More about Are green features evaluated sufficiently?