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China has recently unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering its economy, leading up to a crucial Politburo meeting that will assess the country’s economic performance in the first half of the year. To address concerns and attract private and foreign investors, Chinese authorities have made several announcements, although some lack specific details. The …
The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building in Washington. Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images Experts anticipate that the Federal Reserve will likely raise rates by a quarter of a point at the conclusion of its upcoming meeting, following a pause last month. Fed officials have repeatedly expressed concern over the impact of rising costs on …
Lucy Lambriex | DigitalVision | Getty Images Despite the substantial elderly and disabled population in the United States, there is a severe lack of affordable housing to accommodate these individuals. “For many Americans, having adequate housing is more of a dream than a reality,” said Senator Bob Casey, D-Pa., who serves as the chairman of …
In Arlington, Virginia, a house is currently on the market as of July 13, 2023. Photo by Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images The National Association of Realtors reports a 3.3% decline in pre-owned home sales in June, compared to May. This brings the seasonally adjusted annualized rate for June to 4.16 million units. …
Private apartments are seen against the backdrop of the Marina Bay Sands hotel and the Singapore Flyer observatory wheel in Singapore on March 23, 2022. Roslan Rahman | AFP | Getty Images Rents in prime residential areas experienced significant increases in Singapore, Lisbon, and Berlin during the first half of the year, according to a …
The housing market in the United States is currently experiencing unprecedented turmoil. Factors such as historically low interest rates, the pandemic, and tightening by the Federal Reserve have created difficulties for both buyers and sellers. While some areas are seeing leveling or declining prices in response to higher mortgage rates, finding affordable homes remains a …
Blaine, Minnesota is offering brand new townhomes for sale, featuring new construction financing and a builders credit of $4,500 to attract prospective buyers. Image: Michael Siluk | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Last week, mortgage interest rates experienced a slight decline after a significant surge at the beginning of July. While this stimulated a …
Michael Barr, the Vice Chair for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, testified during a House Committee on Financial Services hearing on Oversight of Prudential Regulators on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on May 16, 2023. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images The Federal Reserve’s top banking regulator addressed concerns …
According to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, builder sentiment in the market for single-family homes increased by 1 point in July, reaching a level of 56. This marks the seventh consecutive month of gains and the highest level since June 2022. A reading above 50 indicates positive sentiment. Builders attribute …
A real estate agency window in Alicante, Spain. More and more Americans are choosing to live in Spain for longer periods of time, whether as digital nomads or retirees seeking a new life. According to a report by the General Council of Notaries in Spain, the number of Americans living in Spain grew by 13% …