Existing Home Sales Surge Again As Inventory Shrinks

US existing home sales surged in March hitting levels not seen since 2007, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The NAR reported that existing home sales climbed 4.4% for March 2017 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.71 million units, based...

The Ripple Effect

The aphorism ‘a rising tide lifts all boats’ is associated with the idea that improvements in the general economy will benefit all participants in that economy, and that economic policy, particularly government economic policy, should therefore focus on the general...

The Digital Crime Wave

We live in a digital world which means we have access to more things and areas of our lives than ever! But access not only becomes a convenience, but also a vulnerability which makes it more important than ever to protect our digital identities from digital threats....

Fast Facts on Foreclosures

■  Foreclosure inventory rates decreased to 0.8%, down from 1.1% last year. ■  Serious delinquency rate, loans 90 days or more past due, dropped to 2.5%, which is down from 3.2% in 2016. ■  Early-stage delinquencies, loans 30 to 59 days past due, decreased in January...

Rising Rents Are Still A Factor

According to the U.S. Commerce Department, fewer Americans own homes than ever. One reason appears to be that renters are staying put by necessity. Results from Freddie Mac reflect that the number of respondents who said they expect to move during the next two years...