by Susanne Dwyer | Nov 19, 2015 | Consumer, News |
The rise of apartment living is changing communities, driving new development and raising the expectations for the amenities and services offered to the 38 million people in the U.S. who call an apartment home. From walkable neighborhoods to on-site fitness classes,...
by Susanne Dwyer | Nov 11, 2015 | Consumer, News |
When was the last time you deposited a check with your mobile device? Went grocery shopping online? Refilled a prescription by text? Probably just a few minutes ago! While the technological era may have its downsides, they are far outweighed by the positives—more...
by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 22, 2015 | Consumer, For Your Clients, News |
Consumer credit default rates decreased in September 2015, with the composite rate ranking at 0.89 percent, down seven basis points from the previous month, according to data released by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian. The bank card default rate was 2.77...
by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 15, 2015 | Best Practices, Consumer, For Your Clients, News |
When selling a home, you need to understand the current consumer expectations and lifestyles. Appliance companies have tracked these for a while, and while some trends come and go, others remain popular for years. Recent consumer demands for energy efficiency and for...
by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 13, 2015 | Consumer, News |
Consumer expectations in the September 2015 Survey of Consumer Expectations (SCE) show relatively stable median consumer inflation expectations at both the short and long term horizon. Inflation expectations, as well as median one-year ahead expected growth in the...
by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 3, 2015 | Consumer, News |
The Consumer Confidence Index has rebounded to levels close to the pre-recession peak of 111.9 in July 2007, with levels currently landing at 103.0 in September from 101.3 in August. The present situation index rose to 121.1 from 115.8; the expectations index...