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Consumer Price Index Sees Small Rise in November

Inflation saw a small rise again in November, following no changes in October. After the recent pause in rate hikes from the Fed, this reading is in line with economist predictions that the Fed could continue the pause, and possibly halt rate hikes altogether. The Consumer Price Index saw 0.1% increase in its November reading.… […]

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Homebuilders’ Local Opportunity Index

National Association of REALTORS® has created the Homebuilders’ Local Opportunity Index (HLOI), which measures both short-term and long-term opportunities for homebuilders at the local level, with the purpose of identifying the areas where homebuilders can build more homes with less risk for their business. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Instant Reaction: Consumer Price Index, August 11, 2021

Inflation continued to rise quickly in July. Over the last 12 months the inflation rate rose 5.4%, the same annual rate as in June. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Chicago Fed National Activity “Index Suggests Economic Growth Increased in October”

Note: This is a composite index of other data. From the Chicago Fed: Index Suggests Economic Growth Increased in October Led by improvements in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) increased to +0.83 in October from +0.32 in September. Three of the four broad categories of indicators used to construct the index […]

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REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey: September 2018 Highlights

Eighty-one percent of respondents reported that home prices remained constant or rose in September 2018 compared to levels one year ago (85 percent in September 2017). www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes

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REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey: February 2019 Highlights

First-time buyers accounted for 32 percent of sales (29 percent in February 2018). www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes

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