Christopher Waller

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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Trust & Will CEO says financial stress is reshaping estate planning

As financial anxiety climbs and Americans accumulate record amounts of home equity, estate planning is becoming a larger part of retirement and housing conversations, with reverse mortgages among the tools that senior homeowners can use to access the wealth tied up in their homes. Cody Barbo, co-founder and CEO of Trust & Will, said the company’s

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