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ROAD Act’s fine print: What lenders should watch

After months of negotiations accompanied by back-and-forth political drama in the final few weeks, the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act officially became law Saturday. Processing Content The subdued welcome at the stroke of midnight arrived after President Trump abruptly canceled a signing ceremony weeks earlier in protest of Senate inaction on his priorities. […]

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Fed’s Waller ‘concerned’ about rising inflation

Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher WallerBloomberg News Processing Content Key insight: A top official on the Federal Open Market Committee said he will be ready to support rate hikes in the “near term” if inflation measures continue to rise.  Expert quote: “When inflation is well above its target and the labor market is near full employment

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The “Take It or Leave It” Attitude Is Fading from the Market – What That Means for You

Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too.  That’s why whether you’re buying or selling today, there are two terms you’ll hear a lot: concession and incentive. Let’s run through what you need to know about both and how they could

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