Fed Raises Interest Rates and Makes Few Changes to Outlook Ahead of Transition to Powell

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The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lifted a key U.S. interest rate and struck a wait-and-see stance that takes into account weak inflation and a change in leadership at the central bank.

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Home-Contract Signings Tumble to Near 2-Year Low, Hit By Hurricanes and Tight Supply

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Americans signed fewer contracts to buy homes in August, prompting the Realtor industry group to slash its forecast for sales in 2017.

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Home-Price Gains Accelerate in July as a Reminder of the Housing Bubble Stirs to Life

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Home-price gains picked up speed in July, led by some perennial hot spots and one surprise newcomer, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller 20-city index.

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Tens of Thousands of Harvey-Area Homeowners May Become Delinquent on Their Mortgages in the Coming Months

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Hurricane Harvey could have a more destructive impact on the mortgage market in Texas than Katrina did on the Gulf Coast, according to a report.

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