Real Estate News Feed
Homebuyers Sell Stocks to Fund Down Payment
Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:21:36 GMT
One in five (20%) prospective homebuyers expect to sell stocks to help fund their next down payment.
Small Business Optimism Drops
Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:20:49 GMT
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined by 3.3 points in March to 97.4, falling just below the 51-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index decreased eight points from February's second highest reading to 96.
Weekly Listings Continue To Grow
Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:55:13 GMT
As of April 4th, the inventory of homes available for sale grew to 691 thousand, compared to 676 thousand the prior week.
Higher Prices Expected
Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:54:35 GMT
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the U. S. economy was likely to face a period of higher prices and weaker growth than seemed possible a few weeks ago because of larger-than-anticipated tariff hikes announced by President Trump.
Cheapest Gas Stands At $4.09/Gal
Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:53:52 GMT
The cheapest gas in Orange County is now $4.09 per gallon and can be found at World in Santa Ana. Valero in Orange offers gas for $4.14 per gallon.
Employment Rose in March
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:21:34 GMT
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 228,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.2%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.