Sustained surge in mortgage rates could dent home sales
Fed uncertainty and U.S. debt ceiling cliff are creating volatility in long-term interest rates
by Matt Carter Sep 28
Fed prepared to taper mortgage purchases this year
Latest policy stance sets the stage for the Federal Reserve to start scaling back debt purchases in November
by Matt Carter Sep 22
Banks can now delay appraisals for up to 120 days after closing
In addition to allowing lenders to delay appraisals, the temporary rule also allows for desktop appraisals and other forms of assessment flexibility
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 15
Washington's political drama obscures potential new rate drops
The forecast for interest rates is still low, reinforced by new information from the Federal Reserve
by Lou Barnes Oct 11
Housing market too strong for more Fed cuts
Opinion
US economy and housing are resilient
by Lou Barnes Sep 20
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
How will a trade war impact the US?
Opinion
Trade creates specialization, efficiency, product improvement and low cost
by Lou Barnes Sep 3
Yield curve inversion fears are overblown
Opinion
Yield curves predicting recessions did so historically and will again at the end of Fed overshoots. The Fed has done no such thing this time
by Lou Barnes Aug 19
Fed puts interest rate hikes on hold
Interest rates will stay between 2.25% and 2.5%, thanks to a healthy economy
by Marian McPherson Jan 30
Fed, other regulators crack down on money laundering
Five agencies this week called on lenders to adopt new techniques to root out illicit financial activities
by Lew Sichelman Dec 4
How do interest rate increases really impact real estate decisions?
Although we assume a direct correlation, AlphaFlow’s Ray Sturm thinks the answer is more complicated
by Christy Murdock Jul 6
The week in financial markets: Fed going higher, mortgages holding
Opinion
An old friend used to say that the Fed’s job was to carry an immensely valuable crystal orb balanced on a flat silver tray without edges, while refereeing a hockey game
by Lou Barnes May 4
Home listings will continue to be rare gems in 2018
Homeowners aren't selling, and the prospect of rising rates could encourage them to 'lock-in' and stay put
by Lew Sichelman Jan 16
Time might be running out on low rates
The Fed and its history make for an interesting series of events that lead us to where we are today
by Lou Barnes Oct 20
What happens to the real estate market if mortgage rates go up?
Many people expect mortgage rates to provoke a decline in property prices
by George Kachmazov Jun 8