The Fed's tippy-toe taper plans could not be more clear
Prospects for faster growth are apparent only in Fed models
by Lou Barnes Nov 22
Let's hope the new predicaments afflicting both parties will now force them to do useful things
Politicians will have to woo disgruntled voters by actually getting things done
by Lou Barnes Nov 8
Can't find work or save for a down payment: Are millennials becoming real estate's lost generation?
3 biggest headaches for real estate if government defaults
Impact on overall economy likely to be felt not with a bang but a whimper, at least at first
by Inman Oct 15
New-home statistics may be generating a false signal
Opinion
What if low interest rates, not healthy economy, are driving new construction?
by Louis Cammarosano Sep 20
Welcome to the 'revocery'
Opinion
Commentary: The 2009 recovery never really progressed and has now reversed
by Louis Cammarosano Sep 13
Economy still sluggish, but tapering is justified
Commentary: Fears of new bubbles -- especially in stock markets -- are legitimate
by Lou Barnes Sep 13
Rise in interest rates could be overdone, or just starting
Commentary: No telling if runup is result of QE pullback, fears of future Fed tightening, or artifact of overregulation
by Lou Barnes Sep 6
More reminders that economy is not Obama's strength
Commentary: It's too soon for president to join public debate over Bernanke's successor
by Lou Barnes Aug 2
Job market not helping housing
Bright spot: Employment in residential construction up 4.5 percent from year ago
by Inman Aug 2
Fannie Mae: Housing recovery could be 'more robust' than anticipated
Tight inventory, rising prices may hold back existing-home sales this year
by Inman Apr 17
Sales could be 'bumpy' in first half of the year
by Inman Mar 28
Europe's situation is precarious and deteriorating
Commentary: Cyprus will find a solution, but other 'bail-ins' could spark bank runs
by Lou Barnes Mar 22
Time to reload for the next crisis
Commentary: Deficit must be tamed to restore safety margin for borrowing
by Lou Barnes Mar 15
Fannie Mae sees rates on 30-year loans headed back above 4 percent this year
by Inman Mar 14