May 2026 Jobs Report: A Turn in the Headline Number — But Is It a Turn in the Story?
May payrolls beat expectations at +172,000, but revisions, wage deceleration, and sector concentration tell a more complex story.
May payrolls beat expectations at +172,000, but revisions, wage deceleration, and sector concentration tell a more complex story.
Mortgage application volumes fell 2.5% for the third straight week as elevated rates and economic uncertainty continue to weigh on homebuyers.
Trump's pick of FHFA Director Bill Pulte as acting DNI faces fierce criticism from Republican senators and mortgage industry leaders alike.
Young adults are staying home longer, delaying household formation, and pushing first-time homeownership rates to historic lows. Here's why it matters.
Mortgage brokers are navigating a turbulent spring housing market as interest rate volatility, geopolitical shocks, and shifting buyer expectations create new challenges.
U.S. private employers added 122,000 jobs in May, beating forecasts amid trade disruptions and rising costs. Here's what the ADP report reveals.
National home prices rose 0.4% in April, driven by Midwest and Northeast markets. Cash buyers and mortgage rates shape a divided housing landscape.
Florida and California dominate the list of the 50 most vulnerable U.S. housing markets, driven by rising foreclosures and high unemployment rates.
Typical U.S. downpayments fell 1.5% year over year in March 2025, signaling a shift in buyer strategy amid persistent affordability challenges.
Verisk Analytics data shows home repair costs rising faster quarterly in Q1 2026, with Iran war inflation expected to push renovation expenses even higher.
Home flipping profits have fallen to their lowest level since 2008, even as U.S. home prices reach record highs. Here's what investors need to know.
Libbie Mugrabi puts her stunning Bridgehampton Hamptons estate on the market for $25 million following her high-profile 2020 divorce from art billionaire David Mugrabi.