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Mar 3
2 min

The Tide May Be Turning for Mortgage Rates and Inflation

Overview: Over the past week, investors remained focused on the incoming economic data, the vaccine rollout, and government stimulus...

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Feb 25
3 min

5 Productivity Hacks for When You’re Slammed at Work

PICTURE THIS: Your sales pipeline is full of hot prospects, referrals are pouring in, and you’re on target to meet or exceed your goals...

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Feb 24
2 min

Housing Market Shines

Overview: Over the past week, investor sentiment for the economic outlook remained very optimistic, which was negative for mortgage...

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Feb 17
2 min

Consumer Spending Surges

Overview: Over the past week, the major economic news was nearly all negative for mortgage markets. This included stronger than expected...

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Feb 10
2 min

A Mixed Employment Picture

Overview: Over the past week, news about the pandemic, government stimulus proposals, the labor market, and inflation caused some daily...

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Feb 3
1 min

Home Sales Hit Pre-Recession Highs in 2020

Red-hot demand fueling historically high sales

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Feb 3
2 min

Manufacturing and Services Remain Strong; Inflation Rises

Overview: Mortgage markets were relatively quiet over the past week. Modestly stronger than expected economic data was offset by concerns...

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Feb 3
1 min

Home Sales Hit Pre-Recession Highs in 2020

Red-hot demand fueling historically high sales

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Jan 27
1 min

Housing Proved to Be a Bright Spot in 2020

Overview: It was relatively quiet for mortgage markets over the past week. The Federal Reserve meeting produced no surprises, the...

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Jan 27
3 min

Multigenerational households are on the rise

Over the past century, the typical American home has been a picture of independence and self-reliance. An emphasis on the nuclear family...

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Jan 20
2 min

Consumer Spending Falls, Relief Package Looms

Overview: After a volatile start to the year, mortgage markets were relatively quiet over the past week, and rates remained a bit above...

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Jan 13
2 min

Rates Move Higher, Job Gains Fall Short

Overview: Since the Democrats gained control of the Senate on January 5, mortgage rates have climbed steadily due to expectations for...

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Jan 7
1 min

More Americans Want Smart Technology at Home

More Americans want homes equipped with smart tech. Consumer interest in smart home technology is on the rise as people seek new ways to...

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Jan 6
1 min

Focus on Georgia Election

Overview: An increased chance of Democratic control of the Senate and stronger than expected manufacturing data were negative for...

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Dec 30, 2020
2 min

Housing Ends the Year Strong

Overview: As usual, trading volume was considerably reduced during the last couple of weeks of the year. The market reaction to the...

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