U.S. Confidence Rises – First Time in 3 Months
Overall U.S. consumer confidence rose over 8% month-to-month in August. Attitudes about current conditions moved higher for the first time since March.
Overall U.S. consumer confidence rose over 8% month-to-month in August. Attitudes about current conditions moved higher for the first time since March.
Nonprofits can apply for HUD grants that help older low-income adults modify their homes, allowing “our nation’s seniors to age-in-place with dignity.”
Some clients aren’t a good business fit; others are simply unpleasant. Learn to identify the traits that don’t work for you and find ways to avoid those people.
The August index from UF rose 4.1 points to 65.2. All five components in the larger index moved higher, with a notable rise in future expectations.
Homeowners adding solar panels study energy savings and break-even costs, but they should also call their insurer: Some increase premiums and some cancel policies.
Of 100 metros tracked by government-backed mortgages, 8 Fla. cities hold top-11 spots, with Sarasota-Bradenton (up 36.5%) and Cape Coral-Fort Myers (36.0%) at the top.
A study of recent homebuyers found 1 in 4 (22%) unsatisfied with the experience: 30% went over budget and 20% bought in a less-desirable neighborhood.
New Orleans tried to limit short-term rentals by requiring license holders to live full-time in the lots they rent – but the court said that violates the Constitution.
For many people, “recession” just means “slowing economy.” Two negative-growth quarters suggest one, but an obscure group of economists must verify it.
The Realtors Relief Foundation is donating funds to the Missouri Realtors after flooding in St. Louis and Charles. The money helps victims pay housing expenses.