Will the Fed Hike Rates on Wednesday?
A rate hike on Wednesday is looking unlikely. But most expect one on Dec. 9.
October 27, 2026 5 min read
A rate hike on Wednesday is looking unlikely. But most expect one on Dec. 9.
Rising housing costs are fueling homelessness nationwide. Denver may have found part of the solution.
Helping your child buy a home can come with unexpected tax implications, mortgage requirements, and financial risks. Here's what to know.
Stocks have overtaken homes as a share of Americans' wealth, raising concerns about what could happen if the AI-driven stock market boom reverses.
Sometimes falling home prices and rents are caused by declining populations. But other times they're a sign of a booming city maximizing its economic potential.
The National Association of Realtors' chief economist expects a stronger housing market in 2026, with home sales and prices both rising 4%.
New Mortgage Research Network study finds wide geographic divides in single female homebuying, with affordable metros in the South, Midwest and Northeast dominating the rankings.
The challenges facing Kevin Warsh as he takes up his post as the new Fed chair will be huge. Will they affect mortgage rates?
The average mortgage amount has never been higher. Meanwhile, first-time buyers now make up the smallest share of home purchases on record.
There are still plenty of graduate jobs out there. Here's where to look for them, according to a new study.
With rents rising more slowly than wages, renters on average have an extra $2,318 annually that they can put toward a mortgage down payment.
Consumer confidence just hit a record low, but buyers aren’t backing down. See how Americans are adapting to rising costs and still finding paths to homeownership.
Stock markets may be soaring, but economic data is sending mixed signals. For some investors, it may be time to cash out and turn to real estate.
Rising ACA health insurance premiums now exceed mortgage payments for some middle-income homeowners, highlighting affordability pressures and the unequal impact of a K-shaped economic recovery.
Luxury homes are selling well while starter homes are sitting. It's a classic K-shaped market.
Could the Federal Reserve raise interest rates at its July 28–29 meeting? Inflation concerns have put a once-unlikely move back on the table.
Read all about it! 10% of U.S. homes sit vacant. Boomers won't be bequeathing $93 trillion. In most big metros, no rental apartments are affordable on minimum wage.
One forecast calls for 4% home price growth. Another predicts just 1.2%. Here's why distinguished economists can't agree.
