Market Perspective

If you typed your name into Google right now, do you know what would show up? If a new customer or prospective business partner did the same, you’d want to be confident that they’re going to like what they find — or that they can find you at all. Your online presence is typically where you make your first impression, so it’s essential that your information is consistent across platforms and aligned with your brand and business goals.

Overview: Over the past week, increased optimism about the overall economic outlook was negative for mortgage markets. This week’s...

Overview: Over the past week, stronger than expected labor market data was negative for mortgage rates, and comments from Federal Reserve...

New-construction buyers fueling growth in urban areas.

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

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 for the quarter. It sounds like a dream come true, but what about the flip side? When business is thriving, you’re likely also faced with an overflowing email inbox, a jam-packed calendar, long hours, and an overall higher demand on your time and energy.

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

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

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

Red-hot demand fueling historically high sales

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

Red-hot demand fueling historically high sales

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

Over the past century, the typical American home has been a picture of independence and self-reliance. An emphasis on the nuclear family in the post-war era led to homes that were designed for privacy and seclusion — as opposed to communal living with extended family — which largely represents the housing landscape today. But recent data shows that multigenerational living is on the rise. As the makeup of American households continues to evolve, the housing market must be pre

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