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A $15 Billion Tax Credit Proposal to Convert Commercial Buildings into Affordable Housing
In a significant move to address both the nation’s affordable housing shortage and the revitalization of aging urban spaces, the U.S. Congress is...
Economic Forecasters Sound Alarm: Trump Administration Policies Could Trigger Stagflationary Recession
A comprehensive analysis from UCLA economists warns that the current administration’s ambitious policy agenda could pose significant risks to economic stability if implemented...
West Coast Tech Revival Drives Furniture Demand for Steelcase
Steelcase Inc. (NYSE:SCS) is seeing encouraging signs of recovery in the West Coast market, particularly in the technology sector, according to comments made...
CNBC: Former Richmond Fed President Lacker on February PCE data; The Fed is in a vulnerable spot
Former Richmond Fed President Jeffrey Lacker joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss February’s PCE inflation data, impact on the Fed’s inflation fight, and more.
Existing Home Sales Bounce Back in February, But Affordability Hurdles Remain Steep
Existing home sales in the United States showed a surprising resilience in February, rising 4.2 percent and surpassing market expectations, according to the...
The 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Ticks Down
MCLEAN, Va., March 27, 2025 — Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM)...
KB Home Reports Muted Spring Start, Takes Strategic Price Actions to Boost Sales
KB Home (NYSE: KBH) reported mixed first quarter 2025 results on March 24, revealing a challenging start to the typically robust spring selling...
McNellis: Bad Settlements Beat Good Lawsuits
By John McNellis This is a true story. A well-to-do investor—let’s call him Sam—owns a charming three-story brick office building in a city that...
Lennar’s Stock Drops Despite Earnings Beat as Housing Market Challenges Persist
Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN), one of America’s leading homebuilders, saw its shares tumble 7 percent in Friday trading despite reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly results....
Economic Impact of Tariffs and Policy Changes on Housing Market
Tariffs Set to Reshape Housing Market Amid Persistent Affordability Challenges The U.S. housing market faces an uncertain future as tariff policies, immigration changes,...
Wells Fargo: Small Business Optimism Declines as Tariffs and Labor Market Concerns Weigh on Sentiment
Small business sentiment in the U.S. showed signs of moderation in February 2025, as rising economic uncertainty and new tariff announcements led to...
America’s Housing Crisis: When the 1% Could Buy Us All Out
By Billy the Broker (I just want to stay anonymous) In a staggering illustration of America’s wealth gap, recent data from Redfin reveals that the...
