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Back to SearchU.S. National Debt Hits $40 Trillion
Episode 1771
The U.S. national debt has officially topped $40 trillion, roughly double what it was a decade ago. But what does that massive number actually mean f…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
U.S. Apartment Rents Rise for 7th Straight Month
Episode 1770
U.S. apartment rents rose for the seventh straight month in August as the national vacancy rate fell to 7.1%. Is the multifamily market finally stabi…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Mortgage Rates Could Rise as Treasury Yields Surge
Episode 1769
Mortgage rates could face new upward pressure as Treasury yields surge to their highest level since early 2025. Rising oil prices are fueling new inf…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Multifamily Loan Delinquencies Surge Nearly 6X
Episode 1768
Multifamily loan delinquencies at U.S. banks have climbed nearly six-fold from their 2022 low, reaching the highest level since 2013. But this isn't …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
U.S. Foreclosures Rise 10% as Bank Repossessions Jump 23% YOY
Episode 1767
U.S. foreclosure filings rose 10% year over year in July, while bank repossessions jumped 23%, according to new data from ATTOM. But despite the incr…
2 months ago
Housing Market Slowdown Hits Home Renovations
Episode 1766
Homeowners are putting off big renovations, but they're still spending on the repairs they can't avoid. New earnings from Home Depot and Lowe's show …
2 months ago
Zillow's $100M Redfin Deal Ends in FTC Settlement
Episode 1765
Zillow and Redfin have reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over a $100 million rental listings agreement that regulators said redu…
2 months ago
Texas Dominates America's Best Housing Markets in 2026
Episode 1764
Texas cities are taking over the top of America's housing market rankings. A new WalletHub report names Frisco and McKinney as the two best real esta…
2 months ago
Mortgage Rates: Will Treasury Buybacks Bring Them Down?
Episode 1763
The U.S. Treasury is doubling the size of certain long-term debt buybacks after a sharp rise in Treasury yields. The move brought some immediate reli…
2 months, 1 week ago
Housing + Childcare Costs Are Keeping Families Renting
Episode 1762
Housing affordability isn't just about home prices. A new Redfin analysis finds that housing and childcare for one child now consume about 52% of the…
2 months, 1 week ago