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High mortgage, credit rates don’t just hurt consumers. These stock-market sectors could suffer too.
Don’t expect consumers to cheer up soon, even if tariff deals are reached and a trade war is averted. Many think otherwise, since the stock market in recent weeks has gyrated wildly on any tariff news.
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Rate Drop Boosts March New Home Sales
Lower mortgage rates and tight existing inventory helped push March new home sales up 7.4% month-over-month and 6% year-over-year, the NAHB said. WASHINGTON — A modest decline in mortgage rates and lean existing inventory helped boost new home sales in March even as builders and consumers contend with uncertain market conditions. Sales of newly built,…
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New home sales show strength in March
With the caveat that pretty much any economic data collected before April’s tariff bonanza should be taken with a grain of salt — salt that hopefully isn’t imported — the Census Bureau dropped some fresh numbers this morning on newly constructed home sales in March. Turns out, sales were pretty strong last month, up 7.9%…
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Contractors hit the breaks on starting to build new single-family homes in March
The number of new homes completed last month was up nearly 10% compared to a year earlier. But further up the housing pipeline, things are not looking so bright. The number of new single-family housing starts — projects that began construction — dropped by 14% in March. That metric can be volatile month to month. But at…
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Contractors hit the breaks on starting to build new single-family homes in March
The number of new homes completed last month was up nearly 10% compared to a year earlier. But further up the housing pipeline, things are not looking so bright. The number of new single-family housing starts — projects that began construction — dropped by 14% in March. That metric can be volatile month to month. But at…
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The hidden impact of tariffs: Why your home and auto insurance may rise
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — As tariff talks continue, concerns persist about how they could impact your household budget, including your home and auto insurance rates. Certainly, the tariffs are going to affect everybody to some extent. It doesn’t matter if you’re wealthy, poor, or a non-profit like us, these costs are being passed on to…
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Buying an older vs. new home might not be the answer to unaffordable housing
Jeff Ostrowski April 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM Homes are acutely unaffordable, a reality that’s pushing stressed-out buyers to consider fixer-uppers. While older homes might offer bargains upfront, there’s a catch: Aging properties saddle owners with maintenance costs that squeeze budgets and test patience. Homebuyers need nearly $117,000 in household income to afford a home,…
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New home sales show strength in March
With the caveat that pretty much any economic data collected before April’s tariff bonanza should be taken with a grain of salt — salt that hopefully isn’t imported — the Census Bureau dropped some fresh numbers this morning on newly constructed home sales in March. Turns out, sales were pretty strong last month, up 7.9%…
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Cambrian Marine Centre owners submit new bid to build home
Last year, an application was brought before Ceredigion County Council’s development management committee, Mr and Mrs Hemming, of Cambrian Marine Centre, Tegfan, Aberaeron sought permission for a new dwelling in connection with the business, home to a number of pleasure craft, associated workshops and offices.
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Contractors hit the breaks on starting to build new single-family homes in March
The number of new homes completed last month was up nearly 10% compared to a year earlier. But further up the housing pipeline, things are not looking so bright. The number of new single-family housing starts — projects that began construction — dropped by 14% in March. That metric can be volatile month to month. But at…