Storm, Tool Tax ‘Holidays’ Teed Up

The newest sales tax holiday starts tomorrow (Saturday) and runs through Sept. 6 for storm-related items, including batteries and generators.

Powell: ‘The Time Has Come’ for Fed Rate Cut

The Fed is expected to announce a modest cut to its key interest rate in mid-September. Interest rates impact mortgage rates.

House Hunters Are Back, Mortgage Payments Down

Signals of early-stage homebuying demand, including home tours, are gaining momentum as mortgage rates stabilize at a 15-month low.

Surprise Lift for July New Home Sales

Sales of newly build homes rose 5.6% from a year earlier. Gradual improvements in the home building sector are forecast as mortgage interest rates go down.