Known as the “Cherry Capital of the World,” Traverse City, MI, is home to orchards that produce roughly 75% of the world’s tart cherries. But a combination of economic pressure, development demand,... Read more »
As we navigate the peak spring homebuying season, the economic backdrop remains characterized by a persistent “cloudy” outlook. While geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have injected a fresh dose of volatility... Read more »
If you’re looking to buy a home or refinance an existing mortgage, today, April 7, 2026, brings some welcome news: mortgage rates have dipped a bit, offering a small breath of fresh... Read more »
The U.S. economy’s growth in late 2025 was dramatically slower than initially reported, in large part due to the fallout from last fall’s record-breaking government shutdown. Gross domestic product (GDP), the total... Read more »
Regionally, pending home sales fell month-over-month in the Northeast (58.2) and South (85.3), dropping 5.7% and 4.5%, respectively. In contrast, pending home sales rose on a monthly basis in the Midwest (71.0)... Read more »
If you’re thinking about buying a home or refinancing your current mortgage, February 9, 2026, feels like a good day to be in the market. As of today, the numbers are looking... Read more »
Consumer sentiment has now fallen for the fourth straight month as the economy continues to waver under a back and forth on tariffs and trade wars, according to the latest data from... Read more »
In September, the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2020, giving hope to prospective home buyers that mortgage rates would follow suit. But instead of declining,... Read more »
Remember the stories your grandparents told about times being so tough they had to use a potato as a toy? Those tales might have been about the worst economic crisis in US history:... Read more »
LAS VEGAS — Vice President Kamala Harris has never met Maria Rodriguez. She probably never will. But the Democratic presidential nominee should be worried about Rodriguez, and voters like her. The single mother... Read more »