Nick Ivan 
Amidst China’s economic recovery after a spike in consumer and business activity early in the year, weak economic data has sparked conversations about the necessity of a boost in fiscal stimulus. Research firm China Beige Book highlighted that while prices in China’s housing market continue to rise, sales have slowed. Therefore, economists suggest that the …
Despite a significant slowdown in the housing market caused by increasing mortgage rates, the number of homes available for sale has plummeted to half of its 2019 levels. Sadly, not all buyers have been affected equally. A recent report by Realtor.com and the National Association of Realtors has shown that in May, buyers with an …
Financial experts predict that the Federal Reserve will temporarily halt its aggressive interest rate increases in its upcoming meeting. However, consumers are unlikely to see any relief, even with the pause. The central bank has implemented 10 interest rate hikes since last year, the fastest it has done so since the 1980s. Unfortunately, inflation has …
When it comes to buying a home now, there are plenty of challenges. But homeownership can be a great way to build wealth and to maintain housing stability, said Kamila Elliott, a certified financial planner and co-founder and CEO of Collective Wealth Partners, a boutique advisory firm in Atlanta. Achieving that goal now can be challenging, with …