The British Property Federation, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Federation of Private Residents' Associations, the Estate Association and Propertymark have written a joint open letter to the new Housing Minister Angela Rayner, calling on the new Government to legislate the regulation of residential estate agents. Industry groups believe agent regulation is key to the wider aim of raising standards in the residential property sector. Please see the letter below. Open letter to government on raising standards in the residential property sector Angela Rayner MP Secretary of State Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government 2 Marsham Street London…
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The Colorado Springs real estate market is dynamic, with a mix of military, professionals, and families creating a vibrant housing market. Selling your house fast in this competitive environment requires strategic planning and effective execution. The purpose of this article is to provide you with a comprehensive strategy to sell your house fast in Colorado Springs and ensure a smooth, successful transaction. For those looking for a quick solution, considering cash home buyers in Colorado Springs is a worthwhile option. iBuyer.com offers a streamlined process that helps homeowners sell their property quickly and efficiently. Compare cash offers from top home…
For those with long-term plans, here are three stocks to consider now. For investors looking for long-term holdings, it can certainly be difficult to find companies at attractive valuations in sectors with growth prospects worth considering. With a wide range of AI stocks trading at high prices, the most underperforming areas of the market are areas that many investors are avoiding for one reason or another. Thus, there is a real paradox between overperforming and underperforming stocks right now. That said, many of the companies in underperforming sectors of the market are companies with high interest rate risk. Rising interest…
The Aurora, Colorado real estate market is vibrant and diverse, so it's essential for homeowners to understand the best strategies for selling their property quickly. Whether you're facing financial difficulties, relocating, or simply looking to move, having a clear plan can help you sell your home efficiently and for a top price. This article covers everything from preparation to closing, offering a comprehensive strategy for selling your house quickly in Aurora. For those looking for a quick solution, considering cash home buyers in Aurora, CO is a worthwhile option. Plus, iBuyer.com offers a streamlined process to help homeowners sell their…
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WASHINGTON — U.S. inflation fell for a third straight month in June, signaling that the worst price surge in four decades is steadily tapering off and that the Federal Reserve may soon be cutting interest rates.The Labor Department's consumer price index released Thursday beat expectations, showing it was flat last month but fell 0.1% from May to June, the first monthly decline in inflation since May 2020, when the pandemic crippled the economy.Also, compared to a year ago, prices were up 3% in June, slower than the 3.3% annualized rate in May.» Read more: How soaring inflation affects familiesThe latest…
The fight against inflation will be a long one, but data from this week proves some progress is being made. The Consumer Price Index, which measures the prices of food, housing, gas, utilities and other goods, rose 3% from a year ago, slightly lower than markets and experts had expected. Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy costs, rose 3.3%, below the 3.4% that economists had expected. This week's Consumer Price Index report will influence when the Federal Reserve starts to cut interest rates, which will also have an impact on the housing market. Mortgage rates (the percentage of…
Larson Financial Group LLC reduced its holdings in Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (NASDAQ:VMBS – free report ) by 31.2% during the first quarter, the company announced in its latest Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund sold 280 shares during the period, leaving it holding 618 shares of the ETF. Larson Financial Group LLC's holdings of Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF were worth $28,000 at the end of its most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds and institutional investors also modified their holdings of the company. Consolidated Portfolio Review Inc. increased its holdings in…
Since mortgage rates peaked in the spring, homebuyers with a monthly budget of $3,000 have seen their purchasing power increase by more than $20,000. Potential homebuyers who've been waiting for mortgage rates to start falling may want to start thinking seriously about buying a home now: Thursday's inflation report showed mortgage rates falling to their lowest level since March, and the supply of homes for sale is also increasing, creating a golden opportunity for buyers to get in before the competition heats up. A homebuyer with a $3,000 monthly budget could purchase a $447,750 home at the current daily average…
Calculated Risk 2024/7/12 08:12:00 AM The BLS reported yesterday:The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Employees (CPI-W) has increased 3.3% over the past 12 months, bringing the index level to 308.163 (1982-84 = 100). The index increased 0.1% for the month before seasonal adjustment. The CPI-W is the index used to calculate the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). The calculation date has changed over time (see Cost of Living Adjustment), but the current calculation uses the average CPI-W for the three months of the third quarter (July, August, September) and compares it to the all-time average for…