March Consumer Confidence Plunges on Inflation Fears, War in Ukraine
About a quarter of respondents cited the Russian invasion of Ukraine when asked about their economic outlook, the survey said.
March 11, 2022 2 MIN
Pending Home Sales Plummet as a Shortage of Inventory Challenges Buyers
House hunters are contending with a shortage of available properties, as well as rising mortgage rates, NAR says in a report.
February 28, 2022 2 MIN
New-Home Sales Dip 4.5% as Higher Mortgage Rates Crimp Demand
Sales of new houses in January retreated for the first time in three months as higher mortgage rates eroded buying power.
February 24, 2022 2 MIN
Existing Home Sales Rise to a One-Year High As Buyers Rush to Lock in Rates
Demand for real estate is high as consumers try to buy homes before financing costs rise further, said NAR's Yun.
February 18, 2022 1 MIN
Housing Starts Tumbled in January in the First Retreat in Four Months
Housing starts plunged by 4.1% last month as Omicron worsened shortages of labor and building supplies.
February 17, 2022 2 MIN
Homebuilders’ February Outlook Declines on Supply-Chain Delays
Homebuilder confidence declined in February, the second consecutive monthly drop, the National Association of Home Builders said.
February 17, 2022 2 MIN
Consumer Confidence Plunges to a 10-Year Low in February
Consumer confidence fell in February to a one-decade low as higher rates of inflation increased grocery store bills and energy costs for Americans.
February 11, 2022 2 MIN
Almost Two-Thirds of Home Seekers Have Changed Buying Plans Because of Inflation
Some shoppers have put off purchases, some have canceled, and others have moved up their buying plans, Redfin said in a report.
February 4, 2022 2 MIN
