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How Much Home Should The Average Consumer Buy?

Buying a home is one of the most significant investments you’ll make, so it’s something you should.....»»

Category: blogSource: valuewalkDec 14th, 2018

Retail sector weighs on Wall Street; Dow and S&P end lower

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 fell from record levels on Tuesday as dour forecasts from retailers Home Depot and Kohl's fueled worries about consumer spending and the U.S.-China trade dispute dragged on......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 19th, 2019

Dismal retail forecasts drag down Dow, S&P 500

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell from record levels while the S&P edged lower on Tuesday as dour forecasts from retailers Home Depot Inc and Kohl's Corp fueled worries about consumer spending as the U.S.-China trade dispute dragged on......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 19th, 2019

Commentary: Are We Approaching "Peak Car"?

Though the average American home has 1.8 cars, and pretty much every consumer-facing business from coffee joints to drugstores offers drive-through services, could the American culture of private car ownership be coming to an end? read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaNov 1st, 2019

How Much Home Should The Average Consumer Buy?

Buying a home is one of the most significant investments you’ll make, so it’s something you should.....»»

Category: blogSource: valuewalkDec 14th, 2018

Fannie Mae Shows Consumer Sentiment Plateauing

The latest monthly update to the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HSPI)–for April 2024–shows the index at 71.9 percentage points (representative of how many.....»»

Category: realestateSource: rismediaMay 7th, 2024

First-Time Buyers Must Earn $120,000 To Afford The Average Home

First-Time Buyers Must Earn $120,000 To Afford The Average Home.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytApr 24th, 2024

Want $750 Per Month In Passive Income? Invest In These Stocks

According to The Wall Street Journal, average 30-year mortgage rates have now surged to 7.1% and home sales for March, correspondingly, fell 4.3%, the largest drop since November 2022.  Since inflation has also dras.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 23rd, 2024

The average US home price could spike 20% to a record $500,000 if the Fed cuts interest rates too soon, expert says

Cutting interest rates could spark a homebuying frenzy that combines with rising housing costs to send home prices to record levels, Bill Pulte said. The median home price could surge by 20% to over $500,000 if the Fed cuts rates.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 15th, 2024

Apple puts CEO Tim Cook on the stand to fight the maker of ‘Fortnite’

Tim Cook, one of the most successful corporate leaders in American history, will hammer home a message Apple has repeated throughout the trial: Forcing Apple to open up app distribution to competitors would hurt consumer privacy and security......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 21st, 2021

Live updates: Apple puts CEO Tim Cook on the stand to fight the maker of ‘Fortnite’

Tim Cook, one of the most successful corporate leaders in American history, will hammer home a message Apple has repeated throughout the trial: Forcing Apple to open up app distribution to competitors would hurt consumer privacy and security......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 21st, 2021

Target’s profit soars on strong sales. ‘Consumer confidence is on the rise,’ says CEO.

Target's clothing sales spiked more than 60%. Sales of home goods rose in the mid-30% range......»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMay 19th, 2021

Market Snapshot: Dow futures edge higher as Home Depot, Walmart deliver strong earnings

The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Tuesday is poised to open slightly higher, with Wall Street sentiment scoring a lift from better-than-expected quarterly results from retailers, including Home Depot, Walmart and Macy's......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 18th, 2021

Market Snapshot: Dow futures rise as Home Depot reports ‘unprecedented’ quarterly demand

The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Tuesday is poised to open modestly higher, with Wall Street sentiment scoring a lift from better-than-expected quarterly results from retailers, including Home Depot......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 18th, 2021

A sociologist explains how Joe Biden"s jobs plan will give child and home care workers the support they need

Care workers overall earn 18% less than other essential workers, and the average salary for home care and personal ai.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 14th, 2021

Rising prices for meat, TP, gas hit Americans at home and on the road

Many factors are playing into the price hikes for consumer items. As the economy strengthens, demand is outpacing manufacturers’ ability to supply. Many manufacturers are still understaffed and paying more for shipping a.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMay 12th, 2021

Real Estate Professionals and the MLS: Key Players of a Pro-Consumer, Pro-Competitive Market

Here is something real estate brokers know well: A home i.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 10th, 2021

These Are the Top Ten Consumer Defensive Funds

When the overall economy isn’t doing well, one sector that usually performs better than average is Consumer Staples or Consumer Defensive. This sector primarily includes companies dealing with household goods, food, beverages, hygiene products and o.....»»

Category: blogSource: valuewalkMay 10th, 2021

Lumber prices top $1,600 for the first time ever as the ongoing homebuilding craze drains supply

Lumber prices have pushed the average price of a new single-family home up by $35,872, according to the National Association of.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 5th, 2021

Economic Report: U.S. trade deficit climbs 5.6% to record $74.4 billion amid American craving for imported goods

The U.S. trade deficit rose 5.6% in March to a record $74.4 billion, reflecting a seemingly insatiable appetite among Americans for consumer goods such as toys, clothes, cell phones, home furnishings as the economy gains speed......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 4th, 2021

Expensive lumber costs have added $36,000 to the average price of a new home, report finds

Lumber prices are up 340% .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 3rd, 2021