A report from CNBC. "The U.S. housing market continues to weaken, as potential buyers face stubbornly high mortgage rates, elevated prices and limited supply of listings. Realtors are reporting that buyer traffic in January was weak. 'Realtors are putting more…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "For many, a federal government job was a marker of stability or a way to serve the country, in some cases a 'dream' job. Days after they'd been let go, employees at…
A report from Guru Focus. "Toll Brothers Inc reported first-quarter deliveries of 1,991 homes at an average price of $925,000, generating home sales revenues of $1.84 billion. There was a significant rise in inventory, particularly in construction in progress, raising…
A report from NBC Washington DC. "A viral social media post that appears to show hundreds of homes hitting the market in the D.C. area after federal worker layoffs is bogus, real estate experts confirmed to News4. The post shows…
A report from Virginia Business. "'See the rats run,' a Facebook post put up Saturday reads. It’s illustrated with a map purportedly of Arlington County — a map covered with dozens of ovals indicating where houses are on the market.…
A report from Atlanta News First in Georgia. "Robert Anthony has worked at the Atlanta VA Medical Center since last spring. He took a vacation just last week for his birthday and came back to some startling news. 'I’m terminated,'…
A report from Fox 5 DC. "Housing markets in Washington, D.C. and other areas with high concentrations of government workers have already been impacted by the Trump administration's new policies, according to Redfin agents. Return-to-office mandates for federal workers have…
A report from the Associated Press. "Workers across the country responded with anger and confusion Friday as they grappled with the Trump administration 's aggressive effort to shrink the size of the federal workforce by ordering agencies to lay off…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Earlier this week, dozens of probationary employees at the Department of Education, Office of Personnel Management, and the Small Business Administration were fired. Keri Shull, founder of the real estate firm KS…
A report from WBAL in Maryland. "Howard County officials are holding an open house Wednesday night for federal government employees in jeopardy of losing their jobs. 'People are afraid, and they don't really know what their next move is. They're…