3 economists explain the Iranian conflict's potential impacts, from fuel costs to mortgage rates
Trump's promise to "ban" big investors from buying more single-family homes renews the debate over whether such a move would be legal — or make much of a dent on affordability
Trump loyalist Kevin Hassett is seen as the most likely pick to lead the Federal Reserve Board next year. Critics say doubts about the central bank's independence could put upward pressure on rates
Households have deferred moving, partially due to high 'hidden' homeownership costs such as property taxes, insurance and climate change, according to a report
Mortgage rates expected to ease even as Fed vows to continue 'quantitative tightening' that's trimming mortgage holdings by $35B a month
Without adjustment for seasonal factors, demand for both purchase loans and refinancing remains at their lowest levels since 2000, according to MBA lender survey
Investors fear ongoing moves by the Fed and other central banks to raise short-term interest rates to fight inflation could ultimately lead to a recession
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The Brexit deal, the negotiations with China and a new president of the European Central Bank are all good news
The non-farm payroll (NFP) report doesn't give all the answers