In recent years, the sluggish U.S. housing market has weighed heavily on home improvement retail, and Lowe’s has not been immune. After weak sales growth in 2025, the home improvement retail chain has recently expanded its offerings and services to win back customers. As these changes are implemented, Lowe’s has noticed a concerning shift in…
Home prices rose slightly at the start of the year, but the latest reading was taken before the fallout from the Iran war began to push up mortgage rates. The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index, which measures prices in the nation’s largest metropolitan areas, rose 1.18% in January from a year ago and…
Many people are frustrated by the state of the housing market. And who can blame them? In February, the average existing home sold for $398,000, according to the National Association of Realtors. This is the 32nd consecutive month of year-over-year price increases. It has been extremely difficult for new buyers to enter the market when…
Right now, consumer discretionary spending is under the microscope, with many companies reporting that their customers are becoming more budget conscious. And this uncertainty has spread to markets, affecting sentiment around stocks closely linked to issues that are likely to feel the impact of macroeconomic pressure: issues like housing and fashion. However, this negative sentiment…
With mortgage rates hovering around 6% and home prices rising roughly 50% in many markets since 2020, many potential homebuyers feel stuck on the sidelines. Real estate investor Grant Cardone believes that is precisely the problem, and that the biggest obstacle is not the market itself, but how buyers think about it. In a recent…
Aaron McCoy/Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commissions or income through links in the content below. Economist Peter Schiff made a name for himself by predicting the housing crisis of 2008. Now he’s sounding the alarm about another potential crisis in the U.S. housing market, one that could lead to a wave…
Homeowners have gained a lot of equity in recent years. Data shows that nearly half are considered “equity rich,” meaning their mortgage balance is less than half the total value of their home. For those who need a larger home or one with different features, this excess equity presents a conundrum: Do you use your…
The Trump administration postponed a scheduled tariff increase on certain furniture-related imports. RH has been generating significant free cash flow. The company is committed to its international expansion. 10 stocks we like more than RH › The furniture industry just got a little wiggle room on the tariff front. On Dec. 31, the White House…
fake images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commissions or income through links in the content below. The 2008 housing crisis was brutal: Home values plummeted, millions of Americans were pushed into foreclosure, and trillions of household wealth evaporated. Now, real estate analyst Melody Wright warns that the next recession could be even worse….
With more than half of Generation Z investors entering the stock market, their focus is on high-potential stocks that align with emerging trends. Nvidia and Microsoft are favored for their dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, while Tesla stands out as the preferred choice for electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts. Additionally, Lennar and DR Horton…
