Uncertainties over the looming fiscal cliff are restraining consumer and business confidence, but the housing market is staying resilient, Fannie Mae researchers report.
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A recent article at Reuters questions whether young adults may be missing out on the “sweet spot” of housing by delaying their home purchases.
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Home owners are desiring bigger spaces again, following five years of downsizing trends.
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Where are the friendliest towns in the country, known for their pride in home ownership, charitable giving, and low crime rates?
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“Mortgage rates were mixed this week following data reports on stable inflation and a thriving home construction market,” says Freddie Mac’s chief economist.
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Gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 3.1 percent from July to September, more than double the 1.3 percent rate in the second quarter, said the U.S. Commerce Department. Find out what was the largest economic driver.
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