In May 2025, U.S. housing starts dropped to a five-year low, reflecting waning builder confidence amid softening demand and elevated construction costs. Ongoing labor shortages, high interest rates, and tariff uncertainties continue to challenge the delivery of low-cost housing nationwide.
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The 2025 housing market sees a notable rise in seller concessions, driven by increased inventory and softer buyer demand, signaling a shift in negotiating leverage towards those looking to purchase homes.
The Negotiation Game Changes: Seller Concessions in a Shifting Market Read More »
In May 2025, the Federal Reserve opted to keep interest rates unchanged, highlighting heightened economic uncertainty and increased risks to both inflation and employment, particularly in light of ongoing tariff policies.
Fed Maintains a “Wait-And-See” Approach Read More »
The Spring 2025 housing market is underperforming expectations, failing to bloom due to persistent affordability challenges stemming from elevated mortgage rates and rising home prices, compounded by economic uncertainty that is keeping potential buyers on the sidelines despite an increase in available inventory.
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Despite expectations of a surge in homebuying activity, the market has remained relatively stagnant. Several factors contribute to this muted response, including economic uncertainty, rising home prices, and the lingering lock-in effect. .
Home Buyers on the Fence: Low Rates, High Hesitation Read More »
Soaring home prices and high mortgage rates keep the brakes on homeownership dreams in 2024. A potential Fed rate cut offers limited hope, as locked-in sellers restrict inventory growth. The housing market’s future depends on the Fed, economic data, and inventory levels, with a quick and significant affordability improvement unlikely.
Will a Fed Rate Cut Save the Housing Market? Read More »
Explore the recent trends in the U.S. housing market, focusing on the Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index (HPI). Examine the factors driving the continued rise in home prices despite elevated mortgage rates, including the imbalance between supply and demand.
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Veros’ forecast predicts the national unemployment rate to rise to 4.4% by end of 2024, reflecting a gradual cooling down of the labor market. The Stats: Jobs Up, Unemployment Up SlightlyLooking back, unemployment hovered between 3.4% and 3.9% from February
Unemployment Rate Outlook for 2024 Predicts a Gradual Cooling Read More »
A higher-than-expected unemployment rate of 4.3% for July has ignited concerns about a potential recession. This figure triggered the Sahm rule, a metric developed by former Federal Reserve economist Claudia Sahm to signal the early stages of an economic downturn.
What is the Sahm Rule? What Does it Mean for the Housing Market? Read More »
Inflation remains stubbornly high, putting pressure on the Federal Reserve. Learn about the latest inflation trends and the potential for interest rate cuts.
2024 Inflation Outlook Anticipates Stubborn Inflation Read More »
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