The FHA has been in the headlines a lot recently. So have assertions regarding how large of a presence the institution has in the housing market. The FHA’s significance varies based on which benchmark you are measuring it next to; the total sales … [Read more...]
Consumer Price Inflation in January and Beyond
In each Economic Update, the Research staff analyzes recently released economic indicators and addresses what these indicators mean for REALTORS® and their clients. Today’s update discusses consumer price inflation. The government reported no … [Read more...]
Just How Big is the FHA?
The FHA has been in the headlines a lot recently. So have assertions regarding how large of a presence the institution has in the housing market. The FHA’s significance varies based on which benchmark you are measuring it next to; the total sales … [Read more...]
Rental Incomes Continue to Outpace Other Sources of Income
The economic recession in 2009 was painful to most people. However, as wages and salaries, proprietors’ income, and income from assets (e.g., stocks, etc.) contracted that year, aggregate rental income rose as many homeowners turned into … [Read more...]
Uncertainty and Information Overload: Addressing Economic Uncertainty
Possible federal budget sequestration, continued government deficits, spending cuts, uncertain taxes, and federal policies—they’re all in the news along with a variety of other uncertainties about the economic outlook. The Economic Policy … [Read more...]
Gap in Buyer and Seller Traffic Index Persists
Demand continued to expand faster than supply. The Buyer Traffic Index rose to 56 from 36 in the same period last year, while the Seller Traffic Index barely moved, ending at 38 from 37 last year. REALTORS® reported numerous cases of … [Read more...]
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