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Market Perspective


Labor Market Eases
Over the past week, the major economic data was weaker than expected. In particular, the tight labor market finally showed some signs of eas
May 8, 20242 min read


Housing Inventory by the Numbers
National housing inventory is up 31.9% YoY. 24 weeks of YoY increases. But much of this growth is concentrated in Texas and Florida.
May 8, 20241 min read


Fed Holds Steady
The biggest economic news over the past week, Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting, revealed no major surprises. The most significant reports
May 1, 20242 min read


Home Sales Mixed
With little major economic news, it was a quiet week for mortgage markets. The most significant reports came from the housing sector and had
Apr 24, 20242 min read


Consumer Spending Jumps
Yet another stronger than expected economic report took its toll on mortgage markets over the past week. Similar to the latest inflation...
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Navigate Tricky Conversations with These Dynamic Scripts
An effective script can make a difficult or uncomfortable interaction feel like a smooth segue into connecting with people and strengthening
Apr 12, 20242 min read


Strong Data
Stronger than expected economic data was highly negative for mortgage markets over the past week. Two of the most important monthly reports,
Apr 10, 20242 min read


Home Sales & Inventory Are Springing Back
The housing market has some spring in its step, and relief from price growth might be on the horizon.
Apr 9, 20241 min read


Inflation Eases
Over the past week, investors raised their expectations for economic growth. Even though the latest inflation data was right on target, this
Apr 3, 20242 min read


Home Sales Climb
Since the Federal Reserve meeting on March 20, there has been little major economic news, with the most significant data coming from...
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Housing Inventory Outlook Improves
The biggest economic event over the past week, Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting, revealed no major surprises and caused little reaction.
Mar 20, 20242 min read


Mixed Economic Data
Two of the biggest economic reports of the month were released over the past week. The labor market data was weaker than expected overall...
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Are You Leveraging Your Professional Network?
Discover the untapped potential in your professional contacts.
Mar 12, 20242 min read


Inflation Falls
The economic news over the past week was modestly favorable for mortgage markets. Inflation continued dropping, the major economic growth...
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Housing Market Picks Up Steam
The new year has brought new energy.
Mar 6, 20241 min read
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