Mortgage rates unfazed by Biden infrastructure plan
Upward pressure on rates still expected in the long term
by Matt Carter Apr 1
Fannie Mae: Economy will expand nearly 7% in 2021
Fannie Mae upgraded its full-year 2021 real GDP growth but cautioned that rising inflation and interest rates could be a risk in the near future
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 18
NAR: This is not Great Depression
National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicts inflation will be delayed for five or six years — and then the price of everything will rise
by Andrea V. Brambila May 14
Central banks scramble to ward off fears of a recession
Opinion
The European Central Bank's move to stimulate the European economy set President Trump into a tizzy. Here's why his tweets don't make any sense
by Lou Barnes Sep 13
Inflation rate hits Fed goal, reaches highest level since 2012
Personal consumption expenditures, the Fed's preferred gauge of inflation, rose 2% from April to May
by Patrick Kearns Jul 3
Connect The ICSF Speakers: Matthew Gardner on explaining the housing market to clients
Home prices climb 6.2 percent nationwide
And they 'continue to rise three times faster than the rate of inflation'
The Fed will hike rates by 0.25% at its March meeting; here's why
Two speeches this week -- one by the Chair and one by a Fed governor -- illuminate the plans
by Lou Barnes Mar 3
RHPI reveals inflation-adjusted metro home values over the years
After adjusting, house prices aren't as hot as they seem
by Britt Chester Jun 30
Why interest rates are going to rise
The short answer: inflation
by Steve Cook May 26
A man pumping up a car tire.
Be very careful with any discussion of inflation with clients
by Lou Barnes May 23
Quiz: How smart are you about mortgage interest rates?
Take this questionnaire and find out
by Bernice Ross Apr 25
How fast will interest rates rise, and what will happen to housing?
Productivity is the way we raise our standard of living, and increased productivity is the result of increased savings and investment -- we don’t have either of those
by Lou Barnes Mar 28
Shatter your crystal ball -- here's a better market predictor
Inman Market Intel's comprehensive data opens the door for stronger pricing models
by Bernice Ross Mar 14
Reports on inflation close to Fed target -- what's it mean for rates?
New data released last week contained some surprises
by Lou Barnes Feb 29