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Home Sales Dip, Prices Keep Climbing
Overview: During a light week for economic reports, what stood out was weaker than expected housing data. As a result, mortgage rates...
May 26, 20211 min read


How to get more online reviews
Brush up on best practices. Reviews from satisfied customers are one of the most powerful tools at your disposal. They provide feedback about your product or service that helps shape the future of your business and attract more customers. Let’s explore best practices for collecting and managing your online reviews. Positive online reviews are practically free advertising. Your business is being endorsed by a satisfied customer, which speaks to an intrinsic piece of our psycho
May 26, 20213 min read


Housing Starts Lower Than Expected but Higher Than Last Year
Overview: It was a relatively quiet week for mortgage markets. The major economic data was a bit weaker than expected overall, and...
May 19, 20212 min read


Inflation Jumps
Overview: Two highly anticipated economic reports were released over the past week, and an enormous surge in inflation outweighed a major...
May 12, 20212 min read


Are equity-rich homeowners finally ready to sell?
Early signs show housing inventory may be improving. The pandemic, a lack of inventory, and surging home prices have prompted would-be...
May 5, 20211 min read


Inflation Climbs, Consumer Spending Surges
Overview: It was a quiet week for mortgage markets. The strong economic growth and inflation data released this week was mostly in line...
May 5, 20212 min read


New-Home Sales Soar; Fed Policy Unchanged
Overview: It was a quiet week for mortgage markets. Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting contained no surprises, and the housing data was...
Apr 28, 20212 min read


Need help boosting your social media presence this summer?
Between a hot housing market and an ocean of summer activities at our fingertips, we’ve got plenty of things vying for our attention this season. While you’re busy balancing work and play, thinking about what to post on social media may be the last thing on your mind.
Apr 27, 20214 min read


Consumer Spending Rallies, Housing Starts Soar
Overview: With the distribution of the coronavirus vaccine and the reopening of the economy, investors have been anticipating very strong...
Apr 21, 20211 min read


Inflation Picks Up
Overview: Investors were focused on inflation data over the past week. Although the reports revealed a substantial increase, mortgage...
Apr 14, 20212 min read


Strong Employment and Economic Data
Overview: The major economic data released over the past week was much stronger than expected. Despite the upside surprises, however,...
Apr 7, 20212 min read


Homes selling at fastest pace on record
Homebuying competition is fiercer than ever .
Apr 7, 20211 min read


Consumer Confidence Soars, Unemployment Claims Plummet
Overview: It was a relatively quiet period for mortgage markets over the past week. The reaction to economic data was minor, and rates...
Mar 31, 20212 min read


Home Sales Dip in February, Still Up From Last Year
Overview: Following the March 17 Federal Reserve meeting, mortgage rates climbed higher for a couple of days and then reversed direction...
Mar 24, 20211 min read


How to Conduct a Total Online Presence Audit
This guide will walk you through what to review in order of priority. To make it more manageable, break up each section into mini audits...
Mar 23, 20215 min read
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