Photo (c) Fstop 123 - Getty ImagesA decline in the average mortgage rate last week brought a little hope to homebuyers but purchasing a home in this environment is still challenging.
In its monthly report, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) said sales of existing homes fell for the eleventh straight month. Sales plunged 1.5% from November and were 34% lower than in December 2021.
“December was another difficult month for buyers, who continue to face limited inventory and high mortgage rates,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “However, expect sales to pick up again soon since mortgage rates have markedly declined after peaking late last year.”
Last week the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was sharply lower but was 6.23% - still more than double than a year ago.
Declining inventory is another challenge. Not only are there fewer choices for buyers, but it also is keeping prices from going down. In fact, NAR reports the median existing-home price for all housing types in December was $366,900, an increase of 2.3% from December 2021, with home prices rising in all areas of the country. It marks 130 consecutive months of year-over-year increases, the longest-running streak on record.
But there are still deals
That said, all real estate is local and varies from market to market. Where the market is softer – with more properties than buyers – Eddie Martini, the strategic real estate investment advisor at HouseCashin, says there are deals to be had.
“I have experienced buyers being able to close at below asking price, with closing credits as well as sellers buying down mortgage rates,” Martini recently told ConsumerAffairs.
According to NAR, total U.S. housing inventory at the end of December was 970,000 units. That’s a 13.4% drop from the previous month.
Despite the challenging conditions, first-time buyers were more active in the market in December than in November. NAR says first-time buyers accounted for 31% of sales, compared to 28% in November.
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The Toyota Prius has always been known for its polarizing styling and undeniable fuel economy. But the new 2023 Prius changes that equation, and now features much sleeker styling, but without a great leap forward in fuel efficiency. In this episode, we share our first impressions of the 2023 Toyota Prius' redesigned cabin, our early fuel economy experiences, and whether legacy fans of the Prius' quirky vibe will be turned off by this new version.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - First Impressions: 2023 Toyota Prius
25:26 - Question: Are vehicle trip computers accurate, and what is the most precise way to calculate MPG?
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Redesigned 2023 Toyota Prius Trades Practicality for Style
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2023-toyota-prius-review-a1192095682/
2023 Toyota Prius
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/prius/2023/overview/
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Published: 3rd Feb 2023 08:00:15 By: Consumer Reports
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The Lexus RX has served as a benchmark for refined, stress-free, midsized luxury SUVs for more than two decades. We recently purchased our own to put through our tests at the Consumer Reports Auto Test track, and share our first impressions of its driving characteristics, controls, how it stacks up against competitors like the BMW X5 and Audi Q7, and whether it maintains its solid reputation. We also discuss whether you should bring your vehicle to the dealer for software updates.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:14 - First Impressions: 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid
23:19 - Question: Should you bother your dealer to check and perform software updates on your vehicle?
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Redesigned 2023 Lexus RX Ticks Up on Luxury and Sport
https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2023-lexus-rx-review-a9838921352/
Electric Cars and Plug-In Hybrids That Qualify for Tax Credits Under the Inflation Reduction Act
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/electric-cars-plug-in-hybrids-that-qualify-for-tax-credits-a7820795671/
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Published: 27th Jan 2023 08:00:23 By: Consumer Reports
Consumer Video: Which EV System Has Better Traction in Winter Driving? #Shorts
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Published: 23rd Jan 2023 06:21:49 By: Consumer Reports
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Published: 20th Jan 2023 11:55:04 By: Consumer Reports
Consumer Video: 2023 Kia Niro EV | Talking Cars #395
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On this episode, we share our first impressions of the 2023 Kia Niro Electric. Find out how the Niro compares to its corporate EV siblings, the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5, and how subtle changes affect the driver’s experience. We also answer a question about all-wheel-drive EVs in winter driving conditions.
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0:00 - Intro
0:15 - 2023 Kia Niro Electric
3:34 - Driving impressions
6:54 - Regenerative braking
8:47 - Visibility and the Aeroblade
10:43 - Interior controls
13:18 - Accommodations/floor height
15:22 - Which Kia EV/hybrid would we choose?
18:20 - Question: Which EV system has better traction in winter driving conditions?
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Preview: 2023 Kia Niro Trio Make Evolutionary Advancements: https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/2023-kia-niro-review-a1734527338/
Kia Niro Electric: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/kia/niro-electric/
Automakers Are Adding Electric Vehicles to Their Lineups. Here’s What’s Coming: https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/why-electric-cars-may-soon-flood-the-us-market-a9006292675/#7
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Published: 20th Jan 2023 08:00:13 By: Consumer Reports
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Published: 29th Jan 2023 11:18:36 By: EverydayDriver
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Published: 27th Jan 2023 09:12:21 By: EverydayDriver
Car Video: Civic Type R vs Elantra N – The Battle for Best FWD | Everyday Driver
Honda has always done amazing things with the Civic Type-R, but Hyundai challenges their dominance with the Elantra N. We take these two superb Front Wheel Drive choices down a favorite road to see if they live up to the hype, and who offers the best FWD driving experience.
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Published: 26th Jan 2023 07:59:51 By: EverydayDriver
When the scenery is this good, you don't need the car to be fast. We're dreaming of more summer time drives in cool cars like this Porsche 356 Replica on Pacific Coast Highway.
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Published: 24th Jan 2023 09:00:19 By: EverydayDriver
Product Review Video: NASA Is Helping Build a Humanoid Robot
Apptronik is getting ready to reveal the general-purpose robot called Apollo it's building with NASA.
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Published: 5th Feb 2023 01:00:20 By: CNET
Product Review Video: Galaxy S23 Ultra: First 24 Hours (Camera Upgrades Are Impressive So Far)
We take an early look at Samsung’s new camera, especially how it performs in low light. Stay tuned for CNET’s full review coming soon.
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Published: 4th Feb 2023 01:00:17 By: CNET
Product Review Video: This Robot Can Melt Itself and Become Solid Again #Shorts
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Published: 3rd Feb 2023 08:00:15 By: CNET
Product Review Video: The Mystery of Apple's New Music App
Apple's been working on a classical music app. Could it launch soon? CNET’s Bridget Carey looks at the clues. She also explains the problem classical music has on streaming services and why it might be separate from the main Apple Music app.
0:00 One More Thing: Apple's New Classical Music App
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Published: 2nd Feb 2023 08:00:04 By: CNET
FTC Video: Avoid Work at Home Scams - Updated with ReportFraud.ftc.gov
The first-person story is about a retired nurse’s work-at-home scam experience, and what she did about it. Learn more about work-at-home businesses here: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0175-work-home-businesses
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I love my grandkids so much, which is why we ended up eventually moving here to Idaho. I got a phone call one night, and it was a person describing a business opportunity. And at first I just said, no, I don't think I'm interested, and tried to get him off the phone.
But he was very persistent. They asked me a bunch of personal questions and found out that I was not working. My husband was on disability. Yes, we could use some kind of financial help to give us some more security. And he said, well, we have this opportunity of a business coaching program that I think could really help you.
It's an online business. You can do it from home. One of the things that sparked me was at the time, I was spending a lot of time on the computer looking at toys for my grandkids, thinking about, oh, they would really like this toy to play with. And so maybe I could sell toys, because that's something I could get enthusiastic about. Then they said, well, you could potentially make $3,000 to $5,000 a month if you work work hard at this.
With a business opportunity scam, what we see is typically a promise-- you'll make money. You'll make a lot of money.
They mentioned that there was an investment involved, and I said, well, I need to talk this over with my husband.
What the scammer's trying to do is make you believe you will be successful-- but in order to get there, you need this additional service.
So a period of three nights they talked to us. And on the third night, we just decided that well, maybe this is something I could do. So we bought a $9,000 business coaching program, which gave us 30 business coaching sessions on the phone.
What we've seen-- from the FTC's law enforcement experience-- is there are no trained coaches. There are no programs. There's no one who's been successful.
Then the next phase was I needed a business license, a website. I needed to know how to code, and they could do it for me. They could even preload the products on my website. Whenever I said I wasn't getting any sales from all this work, they just gave me excuses, like, it takes time. It was $25,000 that I lost-- total. Lost.
It's really important that before you spend a dime, you do research, and do the research online. Do some kind of a search, maybe with the word "complaint," with the word "scam," with the word "review." Contact the Better Business Bureau. Contact your state attorney general's office. And talk to friends, talk to family.
Talk to others about it, because it will help somebody else.
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Published: 3rd Feb 2023 02:51:35 By: FTCvideos
FTC Video: How to Avoid a Tech Support Scam - Updated with ReportFruad.ftc.gov
The first-person story about a retired business consultant’s tech support scam experience, what he did about it.
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My name is Don Holmes. I live in Sun City West, Arizona.
In this community, we're all seniors. After you move in here, even if you don't know anybody, you get to know other people you enjoy doing things with. I use a computer predominantly for email and to get the news.
One day, a thing pops up and kind of blocks the screen, and says you've got all kinds of viruses in your computer. The design of the pop-up had a Microsoft logo on the top. And they had a number. And I couldn't get rid of this thing on the screen.
I turned the computer off. I turned it back on-- still there. So I called the number.
They identified themselves as Microsoft. I had no feeling that there was anything wrong.
Tech support scams are real. And they're causing enormous consumer injury-- hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars. And that's just based on the FTC's on law enforcement work.
Just like Mr. Holmes, a lot of people are getting pop-ups on their screens. And often, they claim to be associated with a company such as Microsoft or Apple, giving them lots of credibility.
They told me they would clear what they considered to be malware in there. In order to clear it up, they needed to get into my computer and have my control of the computer turned over to them.
So I gave them my password. They went in. The thing came off of the screen. When I went back to my computer the next day, I couldn't access my files.
You'd never let a stranger into your house. Don't let one into your computer. If you get a pop-up, don't click on a link. If you get a phone call from someone who says your computer security is at risk, don't listen to them. Stop. Take the time to talk to a friend. Talk to a family member.
When this happened to me, I was a little bit embarrassed. I mean, I consider myself fairly alert. But I was targeted. And I was scammed.
I didn't really want to talk about this. But I realized that if I didn't talk about it, that if I didn't file the complaint with the attorney general, that if I didn't file a complaint with the FTC, that I would have shrunk into myself. And by talking about it, by talking to all my friends--
They're not amateurs, Don.
--I began to realize that they also started talking. And they started indicating that they had experienced similar things.
That kind of community, that kind of exposure-- it's not an embarrassment. It's just something that happens when you're a senior. You have to talk about it to other seniors.
What I would suggest is contact the FTC. They have a website. You can fill out a complaint online.
We can be empowered with your family, your friends, and other people within your community to try to put a stop-- or at least protect ourselves from these kinds of scams.
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Published: 3rd Feb 2023 01:13:31 By: FTCvideos
FTC Video: Visit Money Matters | Federal Trade Commission
Find information and resources to learn – and teach others – how to tackle common money issues head-on, as well as how to spot, avoid, and report related frauds and scams that can affect your financial well-being. Visit https://www.ftc.gov/moneymatters.
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With the pandemic — and prices — we’re all working just to get back on our feet financially.
But scammers are working, too, trying to take advantage.
That’s why the Federal Trade Commission created Money Matters: a free resource on how to spot, avoid, and report scams.
Get started at ftc.gov/MoneyMatters
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Published: 19th Dec 2022 01:15:28 By: FTCvideos
FTC Video: Visite Asuntos de Dinero | Federal Trade Commission
Encuentre información y recursos para aprender, y enseñar a otros, cómo enfrentar problemas comunes de dinero, y cómo detectar, evitar y reportar fraudes y estafas relacionadas que pueden afectar su bienestar financiero. Visite https://www.ftc.gov/asuntosdedinero.
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Published: 19th Dec 2022 01:15:20 By: FTCvideos
FTC Video: The Community Advocate Center on ReportFraud.ftc.gov | Federal Trade Commission
Sign up to connect your community with fraud resources at: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/community
When you sign up to be a Report Fraud Community Advocate, your organization will get:
- A custom Community Advocate link that you can use to submit reports on behalf of your clients
- Next steps tailored to your client's report to try to recover money lost
- Aggregated data and statistics about the reports submitted through your organization's link
- Periodic emails about reporting trends in your geographic area
- Access to training videos, learn about upcoming webinars, and consumer education resources
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At the Federal Trade Commission, we’re proud of the work we’ve done with legal services organizations. I want to tell you about the latest way we’re working together to help protect your clients.
The Community Advocate Center, we hope, is a tool that will make it easier for you and your colleagues to help clients report fraud to the FTC.
If you become a Report Fraud Community Advocate, you’ll get a custom link that lets you submit reports to the FTC on behalf of your clients.
This does two things: first, it flags the reports so our investigators can look closely at them as they build cases.
Second, it aggregates the reports into data that we can feed back to you about the reports your organization submitted. Which can be helpful for grant writing.
As you move through the reporting process, you’ll get some next steps tailored to your client’s experience, with a focus on getting their money back, whenever possible.
And, of course, by helping your clients report, you’re helping stop fraud in your community.
Learn more and sign up at ReportFraud.ftc.gov/community.
If it’s been a while since you’ve reported to the FTC, things have changed and gotten easier than ever. Check out ReportFraud.ftc.gov to see how easy it is to report a scam or bad business practice now.
Every day, we all work to help people affected by scams and bad business practices. I hope the Report Fraud Community Advocate Center helps you help your clients.
Knowing what’s happening in your community matters to us.
Get started at ReportFraud.ftc.gov/community.
And, if this was useful, please like and share it in your network.
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