Market Perspective

Overview: Economic data released over the past week had little impact, taking a back seat to negotiations on trade deals with Mexico and...

Overview: In a light week for economic news, there were no significant surprises, and mortgage rates ended the week slightly lower....

Emerging Markets, Neutral Data Overview: Over the past week, the major economic data was roughly neutral for mortgage rates, while...

Labor Market Continues to Strengthen Overview: The labor market reports were the only major economic data released over the past week,...

The West Coast no longer dominates as buyers gravitate toward more affordable regions (median list prices lower than $299,000). Hottest...

Overview: Despite several major economic reports, a Federal Reserve meeting, and fresh news on tariffs over the past week, reactions in...

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Overview: While there was little major economic news over the past week, it was a volatile period in anticipation of several significant...

"Business is business. It’s no place for emotion, especially when it comes to my customers." If you subscribe to that line of thinking,...

Overview: While there was some significant economic data released over the past week, the market impact was minor, and mortgage rates...

Construction of New Homes Continues to Pick Up "National housing market indicators available as of June show activity in housing markets...

Overview: While there was some significant economic news released over the past week, most notably Friday’s monthly Employment Report,...

Overview: With little news except for housing data, mortgage markets were relatively quiet over the past week, and rates ended a little...

Overview: Bond-friendly news from the European Central Bank meeting and increased concerns about a trade war were favorable for mortgage...

Overview: With little major news, mortgage markets were relatively quiet ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting. The Fed’s comments...