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Market Perspective


Home Builder Sentiment Jumps
Market-moving events were scarce over the past week, with the most significant economic data coming from the housing sector. Its impact was
Feb 28, 20242 min read


Fed Points to Solid Progress With Inflation, but No Rush to Cut Rates
Over the past week, consumer spending dropped by an unexpectedly large amount.
Feb 21, 20242 min read


What Is Your Unique Value Proposition?
If you were in a room of potential clients, how many could you land in 15 minutes? With a Unique Value Proposition (UVP) in place, you’d be
Feb 15, 20242 min read


Inflation Overshoots Forecasts
It’s been a tough month for mortgage markets so far. Last week, the closely watched report on job growth and wage gains vastly exceeded the
Feb 14, 20242 min read


Labor Market Outperforms Expectations
Overview: Over the past week, stronger than expected economic data was negative for mortgage markets. Most notably, the closely watched...
Feb 7, 20242 min read


The Post-Pandemic Housing Market Is Taking Shape
In many ways, 2023 felt like the first full year of the post-pandemic world. Here are some key takeaways ...
Feb 7, 20241 min read


Economic Data Moves in Right Direction
Overview: Over the past week, the Federal Reserve essentially stuck to the anticipated script, and the major inflation data declined in...
Jan 31, 20242 min read


Quiet Week for Rates
Overview: With little major economic news over the past week, mortgage markets were relatively quiet, and rates ended nearly unchanged. A...
Jan 24, 20242 min read


5 Types of Educational Posts to Drive Customer Success on Social Media
Up your social media game with these ideas. Is the type of social media content you’re posting adding value for your customers? For most...
Jan 19, 20242 min read


Strong Consumer Spending
Overview: While the major inflation data released over the past week revealed no significant surprises, consumer spending continued to...
Jan 17, 20242 min read


Could 2024 Bring a Housing Rebound?
After another year of tight inventory and high rates, the housing market is showing positive movement. The end of the year saw an uptick...
Jan 16, 20241 min read


Jobs Report Exceeds Expectations
Overview: It was a quiet week for mortgage markets ahead of key inflation data. Mixed results for the major labor market report released...
Jan 10, 20241 min read


Manufacturing Still Struggles
Overview: From their peak in late October, mortgage rates declined by well over 100 basis points during the final two months of 2023....
Jan 3, 20242 min read


How to Be an Effective Communicator
In a world where technology is king, effective in-person communication is at risk of becoming a lost art.
Dec 22, 20233 min read


Home Sales Rise
Overview: With major economic news winding down for the year, it was a relatively quiet week for mortgage markets. Consumer spending was...
Dec 20, 20232 min read
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