Market Perspective

Home Sales Mixed

Overview: Market-moving events were scarce over the past week. No major economic data was released, and no developments in the Middle...

Oct 25, 20232 min read

Overview: Over the past week, stronger than expected economic data was negative for mortgage markets. In particular, consumer spending...

Oct 18, 20232 min read

'Tis the season to make your (email) list, and check it twice! As the end of the year approaches, do you find yourself wishing Santa...

Oct 13, 20234 min read

Overview: Over the past week, the events in the Middle East far outweighed the economic news. As a result, mortgage rates ended the week...

Oct 11, 20232 min read

Overview: Over the past week, the major economic data remained relatively strong overall, and Federal Reserve officials showed no...

Oct 4, 20232 min read

And survey says homeownership is still key to the American Dream. “If the economy evolves as projected, the [FOMC] projects that the...

Oct 3, 20231 min read

Overview: There was little major economic news over the past week. Mortgage rates increased a bit more, reaching the highest levels in...

Sep 27, 20232 min read

Overview: Over the past week, global central banks indicated that while continuing to fight inflation, they plan to hold short-term rates...

Sep 20, 20232 min read

And 7% rates are sticking around. Are you feeling the heat trying to grow your business this summer? Let’s talk about how we can work...

Sep 14, 20231 min read

Overview: Over the past week, investors were overwhelmingly focused on the key Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report. The results...

Sep 13, 20232 min read

Don’t wait for a leader. Become one! When we think of strong leaders, either throughout history or within our own careers, we often fall...

Sep 7, 20234 min read

Overview: A large batch of major economic data released over the past week was a bit stronger than expected overall. As a result,...

Sep 6, 20232 min read

Overview: Weaker than forecasted economic data was favorable for mortgage markets over the past week. In particular, the reports on the...

Aug 30, 20232 min read

Overview: Despite a lack of major economic news, mortgage markets were volatile over the past week. The daily movements were roughly...

Aug 23, 20232 min read

Overview: While the latest inflation data was on target, other major economic reports released over the past week suggested that...

Aug 16, 20232 min read