Reduced Demand for Bonds Means Higher Rates
Overview: Despite weaker than expected labor market data, it was a tough week for mortgage rates. Investors have favored stocks over...
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Jan 3, 20181 min read
Manufacturing index reaches highest level since 2004
Overview: There was little movement in mortgage rates over the past week. The major economic data generally was stronger than expected,...
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Jan 3, 20182 min read
5 Ways to Get to Know Your Customers Better
Successful customer relationships are vital to the health of your business. Getting to know your customers enables you to better meet...
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Dec 20, 20172 min read
Housing Market Grows Stronger, Rates Move Higher
Overview: Over the past week, the major influences for mortgage rates were negative. The significant economic data was stronger than...
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Dec 13, 20172 min read
Fed Raises Fed Funds Rate
Overview: While there was a wide range of economic and political news over the past week, none of it caused much reaction in the overall...
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Dec 7, 20172 min read
Housing Market Forecasts for 2018
Economic experts have begun weighing in on expected trends in the housing market for next year. Knowing and preparing for changes in the...
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Dec 6, 20172 min read
News From Washington Offsetting for Rates
Overview: The primary influences on mortgage rates over the past week were political events. Progress on the tax bill and a plea deal by...
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Nov 29, 20172 min read
Strong Economic Data Pushes Rates Higher
Overview: Most of the market news this week was unfavorable for mortgage rates, causing rates to end the week a little higher. The...
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Nov 22, 20172 min read
Home Sales Pick Up
Overview: It was another quiet week. The major economic data released over the past week came in mostly on target and caused little...
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Nov 15, 20172 min read
Retail Sales Remain Strong; Mortgage Rates Unchanged
Overview: There were no significant surprises in market-related news over the past week. The major economic data came in on target, and...
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Nov 8, 20172 min read
3 Steps to Help Define Your Ideal Customer
When you were a kid, was there something you wanted so badly that you visualized it down to the tiniest detail? Perhaps you would...
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Nov 8, 20172 min read
Wage Growth Flat; Job Growth Recovers
Overview: Market-moving economic news was scarce over the past week. Even Friday’s key monthly Employment Report had just a minor net...
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Nov 1, 20172 min read
Consumer Confidence Soars, Mortgage Rates Dip
Overview: Over the past week, mortgage rates reacted favorably to news regarding tax reform and the expected choice for the next Fed...
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