Market Perspective

Fed and ECB Hold Rates Steady

Overview: Over the past week, investors were focused primarily on the coronavirus and central bank meetings. There were no surprises on...

Jan 29, 20202 min read

Overview: The past week was very quiet for mortgage rates, and they ended with little change. The economic data was modestly stronger...

Jan 22, 20202 min read

StartFragment EndFragment Sources: Q4 2019 Zillow Home Price Expectations Survey. 2019 NAR Real Estate Forecast Summit. Realtor.com 2020...

Jan 15, 20201 min read

Overview: The past week was pretty quiet for mortgage rates, and they ended with little change. The release last Friday of the important...

Jan 15, 20201 min read

Consumer expectations have evolved drastically over the last decade. Technology and digitization, along with shifts in the demographic,...

Jan 15, 20205 min read

Overview: Mortgage rates have held relatively steady so far in 2020, a result of two offsetting influences: increased tensions with Iran,...

Jan 8, 20201 min read

Overview: Over the past week, a limited trade deal with China was negative for mortgage rates, while the economic data caused little...

Dec 18, 20192 min read

Overview: Over the past week, Friday’s stronger than expected labor market data was the main influence on mortgage rates. Wednesday’s...

Dec 11, 20192 min read

The holiday season reminds us about the importance of giving and showing gratitude to others. But it's not just family and friends who...

Dec 11, 20194 min read

StartFragment 2019 Housing Market Highlights EndFragment Sources: [1] Realtor.com®, January 2019 Data. [2] National Association of...

Dec 10, 20191 min read

Overview: While the trade headlines and economic data caused some daily volatility, there was little change in the investor outlook in...

Dec 4, 20192 min read

Overview: There was not much significant market-moving news over the past week. The major economic data was mostly in line with...

Nov 20, 20192 min read

Overview: Much like last week, daily volatility remained relatively high, but mortgage rates ended with little change. Headlines about...

Nov 13, 20192 min read

Building the right type of home is key Like this content? Forward it to a friend or colleague, or share it on social media! Sources: [1]...

Nov 7, 20191 min read

Affordable Inventory Is Disappearing[1] In September, nationwide inventory dropped 2.5% from the previous year. And it's worse among...

Nov 7, 20191 min read