Monday, January 4, 2016

Black Knight: Home prices keep rising, now just 5% off pre-crisis peak

Home prices continued rising in October, marking the 42nd straight month of year-over-year home price appreciation, according to a new report from Black Knight Financial Services.

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Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: Welcome to 2016

Well, since you’re reading this, it appears that we all survived another New Year’s Eve. And whether you spent it crammed into Times Square like a sardine, hanging from the rafters at a secret underground rave, or sitting at home on your couch and consequently falling asleep before the ball dropped, it’s now time to get geared up for 2016. So here’s a look back at how 2015 ended and what 2016 will hold, all in your Monday Morning Cup of Coffee.

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Thursday, December 31, 2015

Goldman Sachs: Will homebuilding remain the fastest-growing sector?

Will homebuilding remain the fastest-growing sector? Will growth stay above trend? Will the consumer stay strong? Will the FOMC deliver more than two hikes in 2016? You asked, Goldman Sachs answers.

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Millennials can only afford 135 square feet of housing in San Francisco

San Francisco is infamous for being overly competitive and obscenely expensive, and the reality of how expensive it is for Millennials just sunk in thanks to a new report.

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Wall Street Journal op-ed ethers 'toxic twins' Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

For the second time in the last ten days, the editorial section of a major national newspaper has taken on the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Washington Post recently weighed in on the recapitalization and release of Fannie and Freddie, calling it a “recipe for housing disaster.” But that’s nothing compared to the editorial that showed up in the Wall Street Journal.

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Jobless claims beat analyst expectations

It was a surprisingly strong week for jobless claims, with filings rising by 20,000 for the week ending Dec. 26. However, data in this report can be volatile during the holiday weeks.

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Want to be the chair of the Federal Reserve? Here’s your chance [Quiz]

As we all count down the hours until the New Year’s Eve festivities officially begin, here’s a nice little distraction that might keep you entertained, educate you, or confirm that you are a true financial ninja.

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