Two Bank Failures in 2024

found 2025 › Jan › 15 (Wed) @ 05:55 UTC

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There were four bank failures in 2024. The median number of failures since the FDIC was established in 1933 was 7 - so 2 failures in 2024 was below the median.

There were five bank failures in 2023…

Housing Dec 23rd Weekly Update: Inventory down 2.2% Week-over-week, Up 26.3% Year-over-year

found 2024 › Dec › 25 (Wed) @ 11:43 UTC

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<div>Altos reports that active single-family inventory was down 2.2% week-over-week. Inventory is now 9.7% below the peak for the year (9 weeks ago).</div><div>
</div><div>Inventory will continue to …

New Home Sales Increase to 664,000 Annual Rate in November

found 2024 › Dec › 25 (Wed) @ 11:43 UTC

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The Census Bureau reports New Home Sales in November were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 664 thousand.

The previous three months were revised up, combined.

Sales of new single-family…

LA Ports: Traffic Increased Sharply Year-over-year in November

found 2024 › Dec › 25 (Wed) @ 11:43 UTC

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Container traffic gives us an idea about the volume of goods being exported and imported - and usually some hints about the trade report since LA area ports handle about 40% of the nation's container…

Lawler: Interest Rates Since the Federal Reserve Began Cutting Rates

found 2024 › Dec › 25 (Wed) @ 11:43 UTC

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From housing economist Tom Lawler:

Since September 17th the Federal Reserve has lowered its federal funds rate range by 100 basis points. Below is a table showing Treasury and MBS rates since Septe…

Click, clic … boom! How secondhand clothes shopping turned very sour

found 2024 › Dec › 22 (Sun) @ 23:22 UTC

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Apps like Depop and Vinted are hugely popular, but an online culture of scams, rage and suspicion is now the default between buyers and sellers, with communications quickly descending into hurling ab…

Real Estate Newsletter Articles this Week: Existing-Home Sales Increased to 4.15 million SAAR in November

found 2024 › Dec › 22 (Sun) @ 23:22 UTC

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At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week:

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• NAR: Existing-Home Sales Increased to 4.15 million SAAR in November

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December 20th COVID Update: COVID in Wastewater Increasing

found 2024 › Dec › 21 (Sat) @ 10:34 UTC

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Note: Mortgage rates are from MortgageNewsDaily.com and are for top tier scenarios.

<div>For deaths, I'm currently using 4 weeks ago for "now", since the most recent three weeks will be revised sign…

December Vehicle Sales Forecast: 16.7 million SAAR, Up 5% YoY

found 2024 › Dec › 20 (Fri) @ 20:18 UTC

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From WardsAuto: December U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales Brighten Lackluster Year; Unusually High Drain on Inventory (pay content). Brief excerpt:

Improved affordability is the main thrust to the end-of-yea…

Personal Income increased 0.3% in November; Spending increased 0.4%

found 2024 › Dec › 20 (Fri) @ 18:41 UTC

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The BEA released the Personal Income and Outlays report for November:

Personal income increased $71.1 billion (0.3 percent at a monthly rate) in November, according to estimates released today by th…