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The Week Ahead: GDP Growth in the Spotlight

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) will release the second of three estimates for the nation's first quarter GDP growth this week. In the advance estimate for the first quarter released in late April, the BEA reported GDP growth to be a weak 0.5 percent.

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An Industry on Bated Breath for PHH v. CFPB

PHH Corporation’s appeal of the CFPB’s ruling may not only clarify the CFPB’s reach in interpreting statutes and doling out enforcement actions, but it also challenges the very structure of the bureau and its director. Editor's note: This select print feature appears in the May 2016 edition of MReport magazine.

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Existing-Home Sales Emerge Triumphant

Existing-homes sales have been up against unfavorable odds including inventory shortages, soaring home price appreciation, and stagnant household income growth. However, they defied those odds and came out on top for the second consecutive month.

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Built-for-Rent Homes Regaining Market Share

The percentage of single-family homes built for the express purpose of renting them out is down from its peak reached in early 2013, but has been trending upward for the last four quarters. What has been driving the increase?

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