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InMinds Without BordersbyJeff OstrowskiMost prospective homebuyers say saving for a downpayment is a ‘significant’ obstacleThe housing affordability picture hasn’t been this bad since the bad old days of the early 1980s, when mortgage rates hit 18 percent.Feb 26
InMinds Without BordersbyJeff OstrowskiMight the mortgage lock-in effect finally be fading?In 2022, nearly 93% of Americans with mortgages boasted rates below 6%. Now, that share is down to less than 83%. Is a thaw coming?Feb 7
InMinds Without BordersbyJeff OstrowskiHome sales finally turn corner, home prices set another record highThe housing market suffered from sluggish sales again in October 2024, but sales volumes moved up. And home prices remain at a record.Nov 21, 2024
InDialogue & DiscoursebyBrai Valerio-EseneThis Week In The Economy: IMF Warns of Rising Threats To Global Economy, Fed Survey Warns of Flat…Welcome to a regular snapshot review of U.S. and international economic news that aims to 1) provide a window into the challenges and…Oct 25, 2024
Kelly RussellUnveiling the Tacoma Housing Market: 2024 ForecastAs we step into 2024, the Tacoma housing market is a dynamic canvas that demands attention. A brief respite in 2022 and 2023 saw a…Jan 28, 2024
InDialogue & DiscoursebyBrai Valerio-EseneThis Week In The Economy: US Government Shutdown Averted, Retail Sales End 2023 On A High, Home…Welcome to a regular snapshot review of U.S. and international economic news that aims to 1) provide a window into the challenges and…Jan 19, 2024
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