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The Economists' Outlook: New Podcast

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Going Back to Plain Vanilla Financing

(July 2) A recent Wall Street Journal article suggests that the new consumer protection agency will bring a return to plain vanilla financial products.

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Pending Home Sales Show Uptrend

(July 1) Pending home sales rise for fourth consecutive month with very favorable housing affordability and a first-time buyer tax credit boosting activity.

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New: Did You Know?

(July 2) Did you know that lower mortgage rates enable a borrower to pay off a greater share of the loan much faster?

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Today's Quick Take

(July 2) The job market remains weak, but declines are occurring at a slower pace than in previous months.Read more>

 


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Housing Indicators

Existing-Home Sales (May)
4.77 million units*

Existing-Home Median Price (May)
$173,000

Housing Starts (May)
532,000*

New Home Sales (May)
352,000 units*

*seasonally adjusted annual rate

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