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Belinda Sellers is a news writer and reporter for The News Girls Club. Sellers has covered everything from lifestyle to sports and education to technology and even wrote about her hobbies (such as cooking) for the site.

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Something 'striking' is happening with apartment renters

[ad_1] Renting has its benefits. It’s usually cheaper than buying a home, and it offers the freedom of moving without much hassle. That’s why about half of apartment renters in large urban markets usually move when their leases expire. But that is not happening now. The low turnover is “striking,” according to real estate analyst

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Americans believe real estate, gold are the best long-term investments. They're wrong, advisors say

[ad_1] Some Americans believe real estate and gold are the best long-term investments. Advisors think that’s misguided. About 37% of surveyed U.S. adults view real estate as the best investment for the long haul, according to a new report by Gallup, a global analytics and advisory firm. That figure is roughly unchanged from 36% last

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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: What that means for credit cards, auto loans, mortgages and more

[ad_1] When the Fed hiked rates in 2022 and 2023, the interest rates on most consumer loans quickly followed suit. Even though the central bank lowered its benchmark rate three times in 2024, those consumer rates are still elevated, and are mostly staying high, for now. Five ways the Fed affects your wallet 1. Credit cards Many credit

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Taylor Morrison CEO: There's certainly housing demand but we're not seeing the typical spring surge

[ad_1] ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Sheryl Palmer, Taylor Morrison chairman and CEO, joins CNBC’s ‘Squawk on the Street’ to discuss outlooks on housing, consumer sentiment, and more. 05:14 Wed, May 7 202511:54 AM EDT [ad_2] Source link

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Weekly mortgage demand suddenly surges, despite lingering economic uncertainty

[ad_1] Mortgage interest rates dropped for the second straight week, although not by a lot. That was thanks to more negative news on the economy. But despite all that, weekly mortgage demand surged higher by 11%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with

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PBOC measures not enough for China's economy to exit its holding pattern: Economist

[ad_1] ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Paul Cavey of East Asia Econ says while China’s construction cycle is stabilizing, the likely fall in exports means fiscal support for consumers is the only thing that will make a material difference to China’s economic outlook. [ad_2] Source link

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The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady this week. Here's what that means for your borrowing costs

[ad_1] On the heels of a stronger-than-expected jobs report and elevated inflation readings, the Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting this week — despite pressure from President Donald Trump. “Consumers have been waiting for years to see pricing come down. NO INFLATION, THE FED SHOULD LOWER ITS RATE!!!” Trump

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Contractor survey shows tradesmen feel pretty good — an encouraging sign for Home Depot

[ad_1] A new survey of painters and remodelers’ feelings about the economy and the challenges ahead bodes well for Home Depot . U.S. contractors see signs of stability even with uncertainty in the housing markets, according to Morgan Stanley’s poll of 94 general contractors, painters, and remodelers, and 37 specialist painters. The majority of the

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Homebuyer mortgage demand drops further, as economic uncertainty roils the housing market

[ad_1] Mortgage rates didn’t move much last week, but homebuyers continued to pull back amid concerns over the broader economy. Applications for a mortgage to purchase a home dropped 4% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. Volume was just 3% higher than the same week

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