Consumer Sentiment Drops in Third Straight Month as Fuel Prices Continue to Rise

Consumer sentiment experienced a third consecutive month of decline this month, per the University of Michigan’s closely watched survey of consumers. Consumer sentiment went from 49.8 in April to 44.8 in May, a 10% drop. The dramatic decline underscores how severely the Iran conflict, combined with

Real Estate Broker Challenges ‘Insane’ Law Requiring an Office With Landline Phone

A Pennsylvania broker is suing to end the state's century-old requirement that real estate professionals must have a dedicated office separate from their home. Kevin Gaughen says he spent $35,000 a year on rent, taxes, utilities, and insurance to maintain the 1,000-square-foot converted Lemoyne offi

Leading Economic Signals Continue to Show ‘Fragile’ Outlook

The economy has seen numerous challenges over the past few months, from a soft but improving labor market to high inflation. The latter, largely attributed to the ongoing U.S.-Iran War and resulting energy price spikes, has also driven mortgage rates upward, and the Federal Reserve has signaled will

Leading Economic Signals Continue to Show ‘Fragile’ Outlook

The economy has seen numerous challenges over the past few months, from a soft but improving labor market to high inflation. The latter, largely attributed to the ongoing U.S.-Iran War and resulting energy price spikes, has also driven mortgage rates upward, and the Federal Reserve has signaled will