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U.S. Home Prices Rise at Record 14.6% Rate
The Economy

U.S. Home Prices Rise at Record 14.6% Rate

“Elevated buyer demand, coupled with lacking for-sale inventories, will continue putting pressure on prices."
By Matthew Heller | June 29, 2021
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Homebuilder Confidence Sags for 2nd Straight Month
The Economy

Homebuilder Confidence Sags for 2nd Straight Month

“Despite robust housing demand and low mortgage rates, buyers are facing a dearth of new homes on the market, which is exacerbating affordability problems."
By Matthew Heller | January 20, 2021
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U.S. Home Price Growth Slows to 3.1% in June
The Economy

U.S. Home Price Growth Slows to 3.1% in June

“While housing has clearly cooled off from 2018, home price gains in most cities remain positive in low single digits,” S&P says.
By Matthew Heller | August 27, 2019
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U.S. Home Refinancings Drop to 18-Year Low
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U.S. Home Refinancings Drop to 18-Year Low

A weekly measurement of refinancing activity showed a 5% decline even though mortgage rates fell for the first time in seven weeks.
By Matthew Heller | November 23, 2018
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Home Depot Sales Hit by Slow Spring Spending
Financial Performance

Home Depot Sales Hit by Slow Spring Spending

It was a "garden story" for the retailer in Q1 as severe winter weather weighed on sales of gardening supplies.
By Matthew Heller | May 15, 2018
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Home Prices in Major Cities Rise 5.1% in October
The Economy

Home Prices in Major Cities Rise 5.1% in October

Prices are "enjoying robust numbers," but "cannot rise faster than incomes and inflation indefinitely."
By Matthew Heller | December 27, 2016
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Existing Home Sales Drop in October
The Economy

Existing Home Sales Drop in October

But total housing inventory at the end of last month was 4.5% lower than one year ago, according to the NAR.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | November 23, 2015
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