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Low Mortgage Rates Fuel March Home Builder Optimism
Economy // March 16, 2026

Home builder sentiment inched up in March after one metric of mortgage rates dipped to its lowest level since August 2022, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said Monday (March 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Real Estate Broker Compass Accuses Zillow of ‘Anticompetitive’ Behavior 
Legal & Regulation // June 23, 2025

Real estate brokerage Compass has reportedly sued Zillow for its ban on private home listings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Home Depot Sales Could Soften Due to Tariffs
Retail // May 19, 2025

One of Home Depot’s critical sales metrics is expected to slow when it reports earnings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Food Prices Continue to Climb, Adding to Consumers’ Budget-Balancing Act
Economy // January 15, 2025

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has given its latest reading on inflation, and the data released Wednesday (Jan. 15) notes the prices consumers pay (as measured by the Consumer Price Index) for many of life’s essentials continue to rise, which translates into increased pressure on...

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Grocery and Shelter Costs Rise in November, Straining Consumer Budgets

December 11, 2024
The key takeaway from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Wednesday (Dec. 11) is that the pace of inflation pace quickened in November, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Why Seniors’ Surprisingly Strong Spending Power Starts at Home

July 25, 2023
Paid-off homes and higher savings cushions could be behind the elder generation’s purchasing abilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Inflation Slows, but Everyday Essentials Still Pinch Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers

June 13, 2023
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Lowe’s Says Home Remodeling Trend Still Strong and Set to Boom

November 16, 2022
The nation’s second-largest chain of hardware stores said Wednesday (Nov. 16) that its commercial or “Pro” business grew 19% last quarter, as consumers continue to invest in home remodeling projects...

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ApartmentIQ Raises $25 Million for Real Estate Intelligence Platform

August 12, 2026
Real estate market intelligence platform ApartmentIQ has raised $25 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Low Mortgage Rates Fuel March Home Builder Optimism

March 16, 2026
Home builder sentiment inched up in March after one metric of mortgage rates dipped to its lowest level since August 2022, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said Monday...

Real Estate Broker Compass Accuses Zillow of ‘Anticompetitive’ Behavior 

June 23, 2025
Real estate brokerage Compass has reportedly sued Zillow for its ban on private home listings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Home Depot Sales Could Soften Due to Tariffs

May 19, 2025
One of Home Depot’s critical sales metrics is expected to slow when it reports earnings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...