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U.S. new home sales unexpectedly rise in August — Reuters

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes unexpectedly increased in August, but the rebound is likely temporary, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate soaring to levels last seen during the Great Recession.

As the Market Falls, New Retirees Need a Plan — Kiplinger

If you’re in the early stages of your retirement, you’re likely in a rough spot watching your portfolio shrink. We have some strategies to make the best of things.

Rising mortgage rates hit home builders as buyers pull back — CNN Business

Prospective home buyers are getting hit by a double whammy of bad news: Prices remain prohibitively high for many consumers, largely due to low supply. Mortgage rates have also skyrocketed to their highest level in 14 years.

U.S. housing starts far exceed expectations in August, building permits decline

CNBC's Rick Santelli and Diana Olick join 'Squawk Box' to break down the latest housing starts and permits data.

What to Watch as Commodities Traders Prepare for Powell — Bloomberg

Jerome Powell takes center-stage for commodities in coming days, with the Federal Reserve chief set to unleash another large rate hike that could pile more pressure on energy, metals and crops.

The disappointing truth about dream vacation homes — Apple News Spotlight

Plus: what a million-dollar house looks like in 2022, inside the market slowdown, the HGTV trends going out of style, and seven words no seller ever wants to hear.

U.S. Inflation Remained High in August — The Wall Street Journal

Consumer prices excluding food, energy rose sharply, showing broad price pressures strengthened

How the Fed is impacting the housing market

CNBC's Steve Liesman and Diana Olick join 'The Exchange' to discuss how housing markets factors into inflation as well as the supply and demand trends for rentals.

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When To Look For Upcoming Harvest Moon - Videos from The Weather Channel

The Harvest Moon has long been known to shine brightly right around the start of fall. It’s time again to look to the skies and find this special full moon. - Videos from The Weather Channel | weather.com

Confused about the housing market? Here's what's happening – and what could be next — CNBC

From rising rates to low inventories, here's what you need to know about the topsy-turvy U.S. housing market.

Fed Report Shows Weak US Growth Outlook With Inflation Cooling — Bloomberg

The Federal Reserve said US economic growth prospects were weak and set to slump further over the next year, while price growth showed signs of decelerating.

‘Quiet Quitters’ Make Up Half of the US Workforce, Gallup Finds — Bloomberg

A survey finds that a significant share of workers are fulfilling their job responsibilities but not engaged with their work.

Don’t forget that the big money in stocks is usually made during down markets — MarketWatch

Keep looking for innovative companies that will change the world, as Apple and Google did

Redfin: Sellers Backing Off As Prices Fall & Mortgage Rates Surge

New listings of homes for sale fell 15% year over year in the four weeks ending Aug. 21, marking the largest annual decline since the start of the pandemic, according to a new report from Redfin. 

Renters pay big fees every time they apply for apartments. California could change that

California renters hate paying application fees when looking for apartments. Legislation to allow reusable credit reports has passed the state Senate.

The Most Expensive U.S. Real Estate Sales For 2021

Marc Andreessen’s $177 million Malibu dream house topped the list of luxury home purchases last year. See the other lavish properties in Palm Beach, the Hamptons and beyond.

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Home Sales Fall to 2-Year Low — Barron's

Existing-home sales in July fell to their slowest pace since the early months of the pandemic, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday.

Mortgage application activity falls to the lowest level since 2000 amid higher rates and recession fears — MarketWatch

Mortgage application volume fell in the latest week, as home buyers grapple with higher mortgage rates and fears of a recession.

US real estate market may be cooling, depending on who you ask

Brokers indicate that the real estate market might be cooling down, while buyers still struggle to buy homes.

American workforce shrinks, Tesla milestone and more: Monday's 5 things to know — Fox Business

Businesses continue to struggle to find employees for their openings, CEO Elon Musk reveals a new milestone for Tesla and a look at this week’s economic and earnings reports.

Ethereum's Buterin estimates long-awaited blockchain Merge on September 15 — Seeking Alpha

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of the ethereum (ETH-USD) network, is estimating the blockchain to transition to Proof-of-Stake from Proof-of-Work on September 15 after a final testnet called Goerli successfully took place.

The great unrest: How 2020 changed the economy in ways we can't understand yet — CNBC

Because of the Covid pandemic, 2020 was an epoch-changing year. Much like the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001, the full effects won't be understood for years.

Housing markets from Phoenix to Boise are cooling so fast that they've caught some of the biggest buyers off guard

Companies known as iBuyers are slowing their acquisitions in top markets as they brace for a "foggy" and challenging future.