6 hours ago2 minHome Sales DropOverview: Over the past week, increased concern that the pace of global economic growth may be slowing was positive for mortgage markets,...
6 days ago3 minWhy Community Involvement Is Good for BusinessThe weather is warm, the days are long, and the sun is shining. This is the perfect time to venture out beyond your office, have some...
May 182 minSolid Consumer SpendingOverview: Over the past week, stronger than expected consumer spending data and tough talk on inflation from the Federal Reserve were...
May 112 minSolid Job GainsOverview: With major labor market and inflation data, mortgage rates remained very volatile over the past week. The daily movements were...
May 42 minFed Tightens PolicyOverview: Over the past week, investors remained focused on elevated levels of inflation and the resulting monetary policy tightening...
May 31 minDemand Cools as Higher Rates, Inflation Impact Homebuying PowerSigns homebuying demand is cooling: Want to talk more about the opportunities and trends in today’s housing market? Contact me!
Apr 272 minInflation and Chinese LockdownsOverview: Over the past week, investors balanced the impact of two opposing forces on mortgage rates. For months, the main influence has...
Apr 221 minHow Supporting Minority Homeownership Benefits EveryoneThe time is now. Sources: [1] Urban Institute, The Future of Headship and Homeownership, January 2021. [2] U.S. Census Bureau, Quarterly...
Apr 202 minStrong Retail SalesOverview: Over the past week, investors remained focused on elevated levels of inflation and the resulting monetary policy tightening...
Apr 132 minInflation ClimbsOverview: Over the past week, investors remained focused on elevated levels of inflation. The most recent readings revealed additional...
Apr 62 minFed Reveals Plans to Reduce Balance SheetOverview: Although Federal Reserve officials have become increasingly hawkish (in favor of tighter monetary policy) in recent weeks,...
Apr 51 minHomebuyers Feel The Burn As They Race Against Rising RatesMortgage rates have reached their highest levels in three years [1], and homebuyers are sprinting to keep pace before getting priced out...
Apr 12 minNeed a productivity boost? These strategies can helpWhen caffeine and a can-do attitude just won’t cut it. If you were to take an online quiz revealing which Disney character you are this...
Mar 302 minTight Labor MarketOverview: While mortgage markets remained very volatile over the past week, there was little news to significantly change the outlook for...
Mar 234 minDon’t Let Overworking Hurt Your Bottom LineThe Business Case for Taking Time Off Are you feeling overworked these days? You’re not alone. Shortly after the pandemic began, the U.S....