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Some home buyers are hoping for a recession to bring down housing prices. Are they right?
More than a third of Americans said they want the housing market to crash because they think it would lower home prices and property taxes.MarketWatch - 2h -
More home builders cut prices to lure buyers put off by high costs
Builder sentiment fell to the lowest level in seven months, the National Association of Home Builders said.MarketWatch - 2d -
Share of UK lending to first-time buyers reaches record high
Trend driven by rents rising faster than house prices as landlords leave the marketFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
This step is ‘really important’ if you plan to sell your home in 2025, economist says
Selling your house takes more than just putting up a “for sale” sign. Getting the right asking price is a really important step, experts say.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs could bring stagflation — and deflate his support
Trump campaigned on bringing prices down. If tariffs spike inflation and slow U.S. growth, his popularity could suffer.MarketWatch - 1d -
Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level in 5 months, luring home buyers back into the housing market
Mortgage applications rose 11.2% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
3 simple (but important) home equity decisions to make right now
Tapping into your home equity can be a smart way to borrow, but there are some decisions to make first.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Wall Street Journal warns there could be a coming 'Trump recession'
The editorial board of the Wall Street Journal is predicting that a full blown economic recession could be coming after a rough day for investors on Monday. "Stock prices have been richly valued ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Stephen Miller defends Trump on possible recession: Not our job to make 'prognostications'
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller defended President Trump’s response to questions about a possible recession over the weekend and said it wasn’t the president’s job to forecast ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Trump doesn't rule out recession as trade war stirs uncertainty
As President Donald Trump doubles down on his escalating trade war against some of the country’s biggest economic partners, he is declining to rule out a recession as economic uncertainty grows. ...NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Home builders are expected to slow down. That’s bad news for America’s massive housing shortage.
Construction of new homes rose 11.2% in February as builders ramped up new projects after a harsh winter. The increase is not expected to last.MarketWatch - 1d -
Here’s when to list your home for sale this spring — it could sell for up to $27,000 more, data shows
The spring housing market is a period of high homebuying and selling activity. Listing your home in early April could bring in extra cash, report finds.CNBC - 10h -
SpaceX mission to bring home Starliner astronauts postponed due to hydraulic issue
A SpaceX mission was canceled on Wednesday to bring home a pair of astronauts who have been on the ISS since June.ABC News - 6d -
Bringing Astronauts Home
We explain why two astronauts were stuck in orbit for so long.The New York Times - 5d -
Lutnick: ‘There’s going to be no recession in America’
Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick shot down the possibility of a forthcoming recession in America, in an interview on NBC News’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday. “Absolutely not,” Lutnick said when asked ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Tariffs to add as much as $10,000 to the cost of the average new home, trade association says
"The tariffs act as a tax on American builders, home buyers and consumers," the National Association of Home Builders said.CNBC - 6d -
Trump does not rule out recession as he rejects business fears over tariffs
US administration concedes some prices might rise as fears grow of trade chaos causing disruptionFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Stocks plunge, market closes down on recession fears amid escalating tariffs
The major stock indexes plunged on Monday amid fears of a possible recession.ABC News - Mar. 10 -
White House says U.S. is in 'period of economic transition' amid recession fears
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the U.S. economy was in a "period of economic transition" and criticized the economic policies of the Biden administration amid ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Romania bans second far-right hopeful from presidential election rerun
Diana Șoșoacă’s exclusion follows expulsion of front-runner Călin Georgescu from race amid rising tension around poll. Romania’s electoral commission on Saturday excluded a second far-right ...The Guardian - 4d -
Oil prices resume slide, ending lower as tariff fears spark stock-market tumble
Oil futures ended lower Monday, dragged down by fears rising global trade tensions could spark a recession or a slowdown as U.S. equities suffered their worst day of 2025.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
A look at injuries that could shape the NCAA Tournament and the brackets of millions of Americans
The hopes of No. 1 seed Houston of cutting down the NCAA Tournament nets might rest on J’Wan Roberts’ ailing right ankleABC News - 6h -
Tuchel hopes to bring Premier League power to England reign
Thomas Tuchel said his England team must reflect the physicality of the Premier League as he hopes to inject more "intensity" into the Three Lions.Tuchel, though, said he is hoping to deploy the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
How buyers are winning bidding wars in a market where homes are selling for $620,000 over ask
The spring home-buying season could be bruising in this region, where bidding wars are alive and well.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
Home Sellers and Buyers Accuse Realtors of Blocking Lower Fees
A year after a landmark settlement called for a disruption in how real estate agents are paid, people say they still feel forced to pay them excessive commissions.The New York Times - 4d -
With tariffs set to impact car prices, some rush to the lots
Forecasts say automobile prices could go up as much as $12,000 as the impact of tariffs begins to be felt. NBC News’ Vicky Nguyen reports on how to time a complicated purchase.NBC News - 6d -
American Eagle says consumer is slowing down, issues weak guidance
American Eagle warned that consumers are slowing down as recession fears swirl.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Wholesale egg prices have 'plunged,' analyst says — shoppers may soon see some relief
Prices in the wholesale egg market have fallen more than 40% since late February. It may take a few weeks for retail prices to catch up.CNBC - 2d -
Price keen to deliver on Wales return in Premier League
Gerwyn Price says he's looking to "deliver" in front of a home crowd in Cardiff on night seven of the Premier League Darts.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Fetterman: Shutdown would ‘plunge the country into chaos, risk a recession’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said he believes a government shutdown would plunge the United States “into chaos” and risk sending the country into a recession. “Shut the government down, plunge the ...The Hill - 6d -
Gold's price breaks record $3,000 per ounce: Everything to know now
The price of gold hit a milestone record of $3,000 per ounce on March 14. Here's everything to know right now.CBS News - 5d -
Brennan hopes for improved away form following return
Ciaran Brennan hopes Newport County can replicate their strong Rodney Parade form when they play away from home. The Exiles beat Harrogate Town 3-0 in south Wales on Saturday to earn a 10th home ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Rocket-Redfin deal could make home buying more convenient — and more expensive
One of the biggest mortgage lenders in the U.S. said it would pay $1.75 billion to buy a well-known real-estate brokerage. The deal, once it goes through, could have major consequences for millions ...MarketWatch - 6d -
Car buyers' window for dodging tariff price hikes is about to close, experts warn
Holding out for a bargain on your next vehicle purchase or a major repair? Don't, industry experts say.NBC News - 1d -
First-ever White House crypto summit leaves some investors unhappy
The White House hosted its first-ever “crypto summit” Friday, convening top executives from various digital asset firms to discuss the Trump administration’s commitment to rolling back the ...NBC News - Mar. 7 -
White House denies ignoring court order blocking some deportations
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., held a hearing late Monday on the Trump administration's use of the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act. Despite being blocked by the courts, the White House used ...CBS News - 2d -
Notre Dame football stories roll from Dave Casper to entertain Pro Football Hall of Fame crowd
Heading into a season when Notre Dame hopes to return to the national finals, a Fighting Irish great shakes down some thunder at the Hall of Fame.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Powell: Trump tariffs will 'delay' progress against inflation
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned Wednesday that President Trump's new tariffs will likely make it harder for the central bank to bring prices down. While Powell did not mention the ...The Hill - 8h -
Egg prices soar as inflation cools in first full month of Trump term
Inflation report arrives as markets slide and recession fears grow.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Italy's Florence and Pisa on alert as heavy rains bring floods to some regions
Heavy rains has hit the northern Italian regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, pushing the main rivers in the regions above alert levels for floodingsABC News - 5d
