Market Perspective

Are you feeling overworked these days? You’re not alone. A recent survey found that, since the pandemic, the U.S. has increased its average workday by about 40%, or three extra hours a day.[1] This culture of working too much and too hard doesn’t just have consequences on your physical and mental health — it can actually hurt your business. It may seem counterintuitive, but taking time off regularly is one of the best things you can do to build a thriving business and success

Overview: Growing concern about rising coronavirus case counts around the world was negative for stocks over the past week, but mortgage...

Overview: Over the past week, stronger than expected economic data and increased expectations for additional government stimulus were...

Overview: The past week was a quiet one for mortgage markets. The small amount of major economic data was right on target, and the...

Did you know over half of all web traffic comes from mobile devices?With the majority of consumers turning to their phones, instead of their laptops, to engage with brands, it stands to reason that every business needs a website that performs well on mobile. But what is it that makes a website mobile-friendly, anyway? How should a mobile site look and function, and why is it so important?

StartFragment EndFragment So good, it’s almost scary. Sources: [1] National Association of Realtors® (NAR), Pending Home Sales, August...

Overview: With President Trump’s positive COVID-19 test, the release of major economic data, and rapidly shifting headlines about...

Overview: A return to lockdown measures in many countries due to an increase in coronavirus cases was favorable for mortgage rates over...

Overview: The economic data released over the past week, while quite strong, had little impact on mortgage markets. It was a relatively...

Overview: Neither the Federal Reserve meeting nor the economic data had much impact on mortgage markets over the past week. Rates again...

StartFragment EndFragment Sales of large homes are up. Mortgage origination volume projected to hit $3.4 trillion this year — the highest...

Overview: Over the past week, stronger than expected major economic data did not have much effect on mortgage markets. Rates again ended...

Overview: Over the past week, the major economic data and a highly anticipated speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell had little...

Methodology To better understand shifting consumer expectations about home buying and selling as a result of the coronavirus pandemic,...

The coronavirus has changed a lot for us this year, but has it changed what our customers want? Do people feel differently about...