Analysis and Data
Annual wage growth "likely still too high" to be line with Fed's 2% inflation target
July report indicates continued growth at 2.3% but slower monthly gains and regional discrepancies raise questions about market stability.
June data reveals exceptional mortgage performance despite lingering effects of natural disasters on local markets.
Freddie Mac's latest report shows a modest decline in 30-year fixed-rate mortgages to 7.18%, though they remain well above the 7% threshold.
ATTOM report reveals a 21% quarterly surge in residential mortgage activity and a shifting landscape in loan types, even as annual numbers lag behind.
Regional variability noted as South and West show signs of recovery.
Mixed reactions follow landmark settlement as some hope it could pave the way for future regulation and consumer protection.
Refinances and home purchases increase while yearly comparisons remain gloomy.
FHFA says house prices grew 3%.
Number of first-time home buyers continues to drop; buyers getting older