No Surprises from Fed
Overview: Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting revealed no unexpected information and caused little reaction. Similarly, a key inflation...
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Oct 25, 20232 min read
Home Sales Mixed
Overview: Market-moving events were scarce over the past week. No major economic data was released, and no developments in the Middle...
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Oct 18, 20232 min read
Retail Sales Remain Strong
Overview: Over the past week, stronger than expected economic data was negative for mortgage markets. In particular, consumer spending...
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Oct 13, 20234 min read
Grow Your Email List and Bolster Your Business
'Tis the season to make your (email) list, and check it twice! As the end of the year approaches, do you find yourself wishing Santa...
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Oct 11, 20232 min read
Labor Market Excels
Overview: Over the past week, the events in the Middle East far outweighed the economic news. As a result, mortgage rates ended the week...
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Oct 4, 20232 min read
Mortgage Rates Climb
Overview: Over the past week, the major economic data remained relatively strong overall, and Federal Reserve officials showed no...
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Oct 3, 20231 min read
Housing Market Value Hits New High
And survey says homeownership is still key to the American Dream. “If the economy evolves as projected, the [FOMC] projects that the...
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Sep 27, 20232 min read
New-Home Sales Rise Year-Over-Year
Overview: There was little major economic news over the past week. Mortgage rates increased a bit more, reaching the highest levels in...
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Sep 20, 20232 min read
Fed Holds Steady
Overview: Over the past week, global central banks indicated that while continuing to fight inflation, they plan to hold short-term rates...
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Sep 14, 20231 min read
Housing Affordability Takes a New Hit
And 7% rates are sticking around. Are you feeling the heat trying to grow your business this summer? Let’s talk about how we can work...
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Sep 13, 20232 min read
Energy Prices Rise
Overview: Over the past week, investors were overwhelmingly focused on the key Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report. The results...
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Sep 7, 20234 min read
8 Ways to Develop Your Leadership Skills
Don’t wait for a leader. Become one! When we think of strong leaders, either throughout history or within our own careers, we often fall...
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Sep 6, 20232 min read
Mixed Economic Data
Overview: A large batch of major economic data released over the past week was a bit stronger than expected overall. As a result,...
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Aug 30, 20232 min read
Job Openings Fall
Overview: Weaker than forecasted economic data was favorable for mortgage markets over the past week. In particular, the reports on the...
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Aug 23, 20232 min read
Home Sales Mixed
Overview: Despite a lack of major economic news, mortgage markets were volatile over the past week. The daily movements were roughly...
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