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Home Sales Slow
Overview: Over the past week, there was little reaction to the economic data, and the minutes from the May 1 Federal Reserve meeting...
May 22, 20191 min read


Higher Tariffs and Weak Economic Data Lead to Lower Rates
Overview: Over the past week, an escalation in trade tensions and weaker than expected economic data were positive for mortgage rates,...
May 15, 20192 min read


Unemployment Hits Lowest Level In 50 Years
Overview: The biggest economic report released over the past week contained mixed news on the labor market and was roughly neutral for...
May 8, 20192 min read
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Good Vibes Only - Housing Sentiment Strengthens Ahead of Spring Buying Season [INFOGRAPHIC]
While economic growth is expected to slow in 2019, experts predict home sales will hold steady thanks to:[2] Home Flipping Near Record...
May 2, 20191 min read


Economy Strong, but Inflation Stays Below Target Rate
Overview: Over the past week, strong growth data offset tame inflation readings, leaving mortgage rates nearly unchanged heading into...
May 1, 20192 min read


Social Media Analysis: Which Platforms Should You Use?
There's no denying it: Social media for business works. It's not only effective, it's arguably essential for businesses to have an active...
May 1, 20194 min read


Consumer Spending Jumps
Overview: Light trading volume resulted in some volatility around Easter weekend, but mortgage rates ended the past week nearly...
Apr 24, 20192 min read


How to Use Instagram Stories
Instagram Stories — a Snapchat-like feature that lets you post photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours — has become one of the...
Apr 23, 20191 min read


How to Create a Winning Instagram Profile
As with any professional social media account, you’ll want to create a separate Instagram account reserved specifically for business use....
Apr 23, 20191 min read


Builder Confidence Rises
Overview: Over the past week, it was a very light period for economic news in the U.S., while a modest improvement in global economic...
Apr 17, 20192 min read


Jobs Up, Unemployment Down, But Wage Growth Doesn’t Match Projections
Overview: Over the past week, investors were pleased that there were no significant surprises in the major U.S. economic data or in the...
Apr 10, 20192 min read
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Home Sales Knock It Out of the Park [INFOGRAPHIC]
New Home Sales Hit 11-Month High[2] Home Improvement Spending Reaches Record Levels[5] Rising equity and a longer length of homeownership...
Apr 4, 20191 min read


Rates Move Higher as U.S. and China Draw Closer to Trade Deal
Overview: After falling to the lowest levels in more than a year, mortgage rates moved a little higher over the past week. Increased...
Apr 3, 20192 min read


National Fair Housing Month – Championing Diversity & Inclusion
Today marks the anniversary of an important turning point in American history. Fifty-one years ago, on April 11, 1968, the Fair Housing...
Apr 3, 20192 min read


Mixed Housing Data: Mortgage Rates Drop, Inventories Remain Low
Overview: With little fresh news over the past week, investors continued to push global bond yields lower due to concerns about the pace...
Mar 27, 20192 min read
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