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Favorable Inflation Data
The latest key Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report contained a nice surprise for mortgage markets, coming in lower than expected ...
Jul 17, 20242 min read


Improve Your Negotiation Skills with These Tips
Mastering your negotiation skills is vital to your business. Effective negotiation leads to better deals, satisfied clients ...
Jul 16, 20241 min read


Hints of Slowing Growth
The economic data released over the past week suggested that economic growth may be slowing a bit. While job gains remained solid, the other
Jul 10, 20242 min read


Home Sales Fall
With little major economic news, it was a relatively quiet week for mortgage markets. The most significant data came from the housing sector
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Weak Retail Sales
The major economic data released over the past week fell short of forecasts. Notably, consumer spending is slowing, and inflation is easing.
Jun 20, 20242 min read


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Explore the everyday AI that’s changing the game.
Jun 14, 20242 min read


Mixed Economic Data
Overview: The major labor market data released over the past week exceeded expectations. However, this was more than offset by the latest...
Jun 12, 20242 min read


Economy Slowing?
Over the past week, weaker than expected labor market data caused investors to reduce their outlook for economic growth, while the latest in
Jun 5, 20242 min read


The Price Gap Between New & Existing Homes is Narrowing
See the latest trends and forecasts for 2024.
Jun 4, 20241 min read


Stubborn Inflation
Overview: While it was a light week for economic reports, the latest data reinforced the notion that further progress on bringing down...
May 29, 20242 min read


Home Sales Slip
With little significant economic news, mortgage markets were quiet over the past week. The focus remains on the future path of inflation ...
May 22, 20242 min read


Defining Success for You
Once you’ve completed a transaction, how do you know if you’ve delivered a positive customer experience? By measuring it ...
May 22, 20241 min read


Set Realistic Client Expectations
Your customer’s definition of success is about more than just achieving a singular goal; it’s about helping them make informed decisions ...
May 22, 20241 min read


Go the Extra Mile
One way to earn customers’ trust is to demonstrate a level of local expertise your competitors can’t touch. Be the person who knows which...
May 22, 20241 min read


Cultivate Relationships, Not Sales
No one likes a hard sell. If your first response to a customer inquiry is a list of reasons why they should hire you, be prepared for ...
May 22, 20241 min read
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