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dailycamera.com > 03/11/2026 > billionaires-affordability-crisis-opinion

How billionaires worsen affordability crisis (Opinion)

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (413+ words) Americans of all political stripes are concerned about affordability. Some politicians would like to change the subject. Billionaires and their allies in politics have tried everything, from'falsely blaming'the rising costs of food and housing on immigrants, to'dismissing'the entire concept of…...

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dailycamera.com > 03/18/2026 > federal-reserve-rate-cuts-iran-war

Fed projects one rate cut this year as Powell vows to stay on until DOJ investigation is finished

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (684+ words) For now, Fed policymakers left short-term interest rates unchanged Wednesday for the'second straight meeting'at about 3.6%. In a statement, the central bank said that the "implications of developments in the Middle East for the U.S. economy are uncertain." Whether that turns out…...

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dailycamera.com > 03/17/2026 > federal-reserve-iran

How many rate cuts? Iran war upends Federal Reserve’s next steps

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (539+ words) For now, the clearest way forward for the 12-member rate-setting committee, led by Chair Jerome Powell, is to stand pat and wait to see which way the economy goes. The Fed is expected to keep rates unchanged Wednesday, and may…...

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dailycamera.com > 02/09/2026 > 2-things-to-know-about-mortgage-interest-rates

2 things to know about mortgage interest rates

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (458+ words) If you're one of the many homebuyers, sitting on the sidelines waiting for prices to go down, I have news for you: You ought to be more concerned that interest rates might go up. Come to think of it, this…...

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dailycamera.com > 01/30/2026 > mortgage-interest-rate-forecast-for-2026

Mortgage interest rate forecast for 2026

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (484+ words) Mortgage rates'are unlikely to return to their pandemic lows in 2026, but they could still deliver some relief to borrowers. It's possible that rates will even fall below the 6% threshold. Mortgage rates have taken borrowers on a wild ride. The pandemic…...

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dailycamera.com > 12/18/2025 > colorado-unemployment-ticked-down-in-most-recent-state-report

Colorado unemployment ticked down in most recent state report

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (31+ words) Colorado's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell one-tenth of a percentage point between August and September, the most recent figures made available by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment....

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dailycamera.com > 12/17/2025 > affordability-hoax-trump-crisis-cost-living-inflation-rent-child-care-opinion

Affordability isn’t a hoax. It’s not a crisis for most, either. (Opinion)

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (713+ words) When someone tells you that they are struggling, it is generally a good rule of thumb to take them seriously. So it was not the best political move for President'Donald Trump'to call the affordability issue a "hoax." Too many Americans…...

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dailycamera.com > 12/12/2025 > retire-right-gratitude-generosity-and-grandkids-rethinking-retirement

Retire Right: Gratitude, generosity and grandkids: Rethinking retirement

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (684+ words) As we gather around the holiday table, surrounded by loved ones and laughter, it's the perfect time to reflect on what truly matters " family, freedom and the memories we make. For many older homeowners, this season of giving also brings…...

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dailycamera.com > 11/20/2025 > retail-restaurant-sector-faces-headwinds-expects-uptick-from-sundance

Retail, restaurant sector faces headwinds, expects uptick from Sundance

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (44+ words) The market for property suitable for retail or restaurant uses, like many other categories of real estate, is not as healthy in the Boulder Valley market as Realtors and operators would like it, but a number of factors are likely…...

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dailycamera.com > 11/18/2025 > denver-homes-peak-value-zillow

Nine in 10 Denver area homes lost value in the past year, Zillow reports

4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (640+ words) Metro Denver is leading the country for the share of homes that have lost value over the past year, with 9 in 10 homes down in price compared to only half nationally, according to an analysis from Zillow. About 91% of metro Denver…...