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Market Perspective


Job Growth Surges, Inflation Cools
Overview: Mortgage markets were very volatile over the past week, mostly due to two of the biggest economic reports of the month. The...
Aug 10, 20222 min read


Mixed Economic Data
Overview: Mortgage markets were very volatile over the past week, as a large batch of significant economic data contained several upside...
Aug 3, 20222 min read


Housing Market Activity Takes a Dive
Inventory buoyed by rising rates, lower demand. “The normalization of overheated buying conditions should bring about more of a balance...
Aug 3, 20221 min read


Another Large Rate Hike
Overview: With global central banks aggressively tightening monetary policy, investors reduced their outlook for economic growth and...
Jul 27, 20222 min read


Home Sales Fall
Overview: Ahead of key central bank meetings in the U.S. and Europe, it was a relatively quiet week for mortgage markets. The reports on...
Jul 20, 20222 min read


5 Helpful Tips for Handling Difficult Conversations With Customers
Communication tactics for turning problems into solutions. No matter how hard we try to avoid them, difficult conversations are an...
Jul 15, 20223 min read


Is the Housing Market Hitting the Brakes?
Home sellers slashed prices in nearly every major U.S. housing market in May.[1] Contact me to discuss how I can help you navigate...
Jul 13, 20221 min read


Inflation Surges
Overview: Over the past week, stronger than expected inflation data was negative for mortgage markets, while the other major economic...
Jul 13, 20222 min read


New-Home Sales Jump
Overview: There was little major economic news over the past week. The investor outlook for inflation and future Federal Reserve policy...
Jun 29, 20222 min read


Home Sales Decline
Overview: Following the aggressive monetary policy tightening by the Federal Reserve at last week’s meeting, mortgage rates reached their...
Jun 22, 20222 min read


3 Simple Ways to Add More Leads to Your Pipeline
While you’re working on closing your current deal, your future deals should be taking shape in the form of new leads that enter your pipelin
Jun 21, 20221 min read


How to Host a First-Time Buyer Seminar
For first-time buyers, the homebuying process is fraught with anxiety and uncertainty. Today’s homebuyers are looking for education and...
Jun 21, 20224 min read


Top Tips for Getting More Followers on Social Media
If you want to stay relevant, get noticed, and grow your business, you need a social media strategy. But even the most robust social...
Jun 21, 20223 min read


The Foolproof Way to Request Customer Referrals
Your existing customer base is your most valuable resource for finding new business. Compared to any other lead type, referrals are the most likely to convert and the least expensive to acquire, so if you’re not actively seeking out referrals, you’re missing out on valuable business. The key to bringing in a steady stream of referrals is to operationalize your referral process and make it a consistent, repeatable part of your overall sales strategy. Let’s break down how to do
Jun 21, 20223 min read


Inflation Fears Drive Largest Rate Hike Since '94
Overview: Inflation concerns continued to be the primary focus for investors over the past week. It was a packed week with both U.S....
Jun 15, 20222 min read
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