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Construction spending in the U.S. experienced a modest decrease in May.

According to a report from the U.S. government, total construction spending in May 2024 reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,139.8 billion, marking a 0.1% decrease from the revised April figure. However, the revised estimate for May shows a 6.4% increase compared to the previous year. Residential construction was at a seasonally adjusted annual […]

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States with Cities Over 250k People

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The Visual Capitalist reports that more than 80% of the American population resides in an urban area. Utilizing Census data, the infographic below highlights the U.S. states with cities boasting over 250,000 residents. Stay safe and enjoy your Friday! Hat tip to the Visual Capitalist. View infographic here The article States with Cities Over 250k

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FHFA Says Home Prices Up 6.3% from Last Year

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According to the most recent Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI), home prices increased by 0.2% in April. Additionally, there was a 6.3% increase in house prices from April 2023 to April 2024. The FHFA HPI is a comprehensive collection of public house price indexes that track changes in single-family home values

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America is 248 Years Young!

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Next Thursday, July 4th, will mark 248 years of America’s independence! Today’s infographic takes a look at the Fourth of July “by the numbers” and provides insight into this holiday that we Americans hold dear. Whatever you do to celebrate, do it safely and have fun…..and, as always, Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!!

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CFPB Wants to Ban Medical Bills from Credit Reports

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has recently proposed a rule to remove medical bills from most credit reports and prevent debt collectors from using the credit reporting system to collect debt. This new rule aims to eliminate $49 billion of medical debts that unjustly lower credit scores for 15 million people. CFPB Director Rohit

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Existing Home Sales Down Slightly in May

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The National Association of Realtors has reported a 0.7% decrease in existing home sales in May, with a total of 4.11 million homes sold at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate. This marks a 2.8% decline compared to the previous year. Inventory levels have increased, with 1.28 million units available at the end of May, representing a

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Foreclosure Activity Up in May

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According to ATTOM Data’s May 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were 32,621 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings in May. This is a 3% increase from the previous month but a 7% decrease from the previous year. The data shows that one in every 4,320 housing units nationally had a foreclosure filing in May. The

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CoreLogic Says Single-Family Home Price Appreciation was 5.3% in April

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According to the most recent CoreLogic Home Price Insights (HPI) report, home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, rose by 5.3% year over year in April 2024, which is consistent with March. However, CoreLogic predicts that by Spring 2025, national price gains will slow to 3.4%, with only a few states seeing increases of more than

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ICE Mortgage Monitor – June 2024

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According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor (formerly Black Knight), the national delinquency rate eased to 3.09% in April, a 22 basis point improvement over last year. In addition, they report that delinquencies fell to their lowest level since the record low of March 2023. The ICE Mortgage Monitor provides a view of the current

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WalletHub’s Best & Worst Places To Raise a Family – 2024

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WalletHub says the average American can expect to move an estimated 12 times in a lifetime. They say moving can be a sign of opportunity, prompted by a new job or long-term wealth accumulation, but people may also move because of instability such as foreclosure or job loss. With that in mind, they compared over

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