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Small Business Commercial Lending Sees a Surge Amid Economic Optimism Explore the recent surge in small business commercial lending driven by economic optimism, highlighting the role of stable interest rates and innovative lending products.
Millennials Move More Often Than Past Generations: Study
- Tuesday, 08 October 2019
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Millennials are moving more often than previous generations did, often for their jobs, according to a study by Zillow. So reports the Dallas Morning News.
Read more...Homebuyers Value Diversity—Except in Political Views: Redfin
- Tuesday, 01 October 2019
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While U.S. homebuyers are increasingly embracing most kinds of diversity, many have a harder time breaking out of their political bubbles, a Redfin survey suggests. So reports the Houston Chronicle.
Read more...Economy Reliant on Consumer Spending, Susceptible to Downside Risks
- Friday, 27 September 2019
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As other parts of the economy begin to exhibit weakness, consumer spending–supported by continued worker compensation growth–remains the primary driver of the current economic expansion, according to the latest commentary from the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group.
Read more...How Deep Is the GSE ‘Economic Moat’?
- Thursday, 26 September 2019
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When policymakers focus on legislative reform of the two major government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), a core principle widely espoused is to increase competition, to get away from the Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae duopoly–a view held by more than just Republican officials. So writes Don Layton from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvary University.
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