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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
First-Time Buyers Must Earn $120,000 To Afford The Average Home
First-Time Buyers Must Earn $120,000 To Afford The Average Home.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
Expensive lumber costs have added $36,000 to the average price of a new home, report finds
Lumber prices are up 340% .....»»