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  • Plunging Consumer Sentiment Marks Fastest Drop Since 1990 April 25, 2025
    Consumer sentiment continued to worsen in April, declining across all political groups with significant hurdles anticipated in multiple sectors of the economic landscape.  April’s Index of Consumer Sentiment, a survey conducted by the University of Michigan, had a final reading of 52.2, declining 8.4% from March’s 57 reading and down an eyebrow-raising 32.4% on a… […]
  • Consumer Sentiment Continues to Crash Amid Economic Uncertainty April 11, 2025
    Consumer sentiment has now fallen for the fourth straight month as the economy continues to waver under a back and forth on tariffs and trade wars, according to the latest data from the University of Michigan. The preliminary Index of Consumer Sentiment reading for April came in at 50.8, a 10.9% tumble from March’s reading… […]
  • Baby Boomers Back on Top as Largest Percentage of U.S. Homebuyers April 2, 2025
    Real estate agents should expect to work the most with older and experienced homebuyers, per the latest data from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). NAR’s 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report found that baby boomers have overtaken millennials, reclaiming the top spot as the largest share of homebuyers, outpacing younger generations.  Millennials,… […]
  • Consumer Sentiment Drops Again, Across All Groups March 28, 2025
    Consumer sentiment continues to take a serious tumble, with members of all political groups beginning to express worry and unease in their economic outlooks, according to the latest data from the University of Michigan. The latest Index of Consumer Sentiment reading came in at 57 for March, falling a whopping 11.9% from February’s 64.7 reading.… […]
  • Consumer Confidence Continues to Tumble; Expectations Hit 12-Year Low March 25, 2025
    Consumer confidence fell for the fourth consecutive month, registering below the threshold for recession indicators for the second straight month—reflecting many consumers’ continued apprehension toward the economy, according to the latest data from The Conference Board. The Consumer Confidence Index® fell by 7.2 points in March to 92.9, similar to the seven-point decrease seen last… […]