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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Tour the farmhouse of the stars of HGTV's Fixer Upper

They’re America’s favorite HGTV duo and the team everyone wishes they could have their home redesigned by. So what does the home of the renowned design duo look like then? An article in House Beautiful gave a full tour of the home, and it’s everything you would expect and more.

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Why are there almost no new banks since the crisis?

In the aftermath of the economic crisis of the late 2000s, the federal government passed a number of sweeping laws that irrevocably changed the financial landscape of this country, but just how much?

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