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Fed Waits to Cut Rates
Although there was a significant amount of economic news over the past week, there were few market-moving surprises. In particular, the Federal Reserve meeting did little to alter the outlook for future monetary policy, and mortgage rates ended the week nearly unchanged.
13 hours ago2 min read


Housing Inventory Climbs Higher
Mortgage markets were relatively quiet over the past week. While consumer spending was stronger than expected, its impact was minor. Mortgage rates ended the week slightly lower.
Jul 232 min read


3 Ways to Build Relationships That Drive Long-Term Growth
Nothing brings beauty to a yard like a green, leafy tree, but as any gardener can tell you, the health of a tree doesn’t start with what you see … it starts underground. Trees need deep roots to grow strong and survive droughts and storms. Similarly, your business needs deep roots to build resilience and weather tough times.
Jul 162 min read


Mixed Inflation Data
Over the past week, investors were focused on major inflation data. While the headline figures were a bit lower than expected overall, the details suggested that the impact of higher tariffs may be a concern going forward. As a result, mortgage rates ended the week a little higher.
Jul 162 min read


Solid Labor Market
The major economic data released over the past week was a bit stronger than expected overall, particularly in the labor market and services sector. As a result, mortgage rates ended the week a little higher.
Jul 92 min read


Homebuyers Are Making Moves
More listings and improved affordability are creating new opportunities for summer buyers.
Jul 81 min read


Core Inflation Data Disappoints
The past week was relatively quiet for mortgage markets. While the major economic data was a bit stronger than expected overall, it did little to alter the outlook for future growth. As a result, mortgage rates ended the week nearly unchanged.
Jul 22 min read


Consumer Confidence Slides
While investors were on the lookout for new developments in the Middle East or on tariffs, there was little market-moving news in these areas over the past week. The economic data revealed a much weaker than expected reading for consumer confidence, which was positive for mortgage markets, and rates ended the week a little lower.
Jun 252 min read


Fed Holds Steady
There were no notable surprises in the Federal Reserve meeting this week, and it caused little reaction. The most significant economic report released over the past week revealed that consumer spending was weaker than expected, which was mildly positive for mortgage markets, and rates ended the week slightly lower.
Jun 182 min read


3 Tasks You Should Be Automating
Automation is a proven way to increase productivity, but it can be a struggle to make the leap from “I should be doing this” to “I’m so glad I’m doing this!” Like any technology, automation takes time to set up and fine-tune, but that effort quickly pays off. When automation handles the busywork, you’re free to focus on the high-impact, human-centered tasks that only you can do — and that’s where the magic happens.
Jun 132 min read


Mixed Economic Data
While news about tariffs continued to add volatility in mortgage markets over the past week, its lasting influence was relatively small. This week’s economic data provided a mixed message about inflation. The most recent inflation report was lower than expected, but wage gains exceeded the consensus forecast, increasing future inflationary pressures. The net result of this offsetting data was that mortgage rates ended the week with little change.
Jun 112 min read


It's Finally a Buyer's Market
Find out who's driving today's market.
Inventory is up, sellers are waiting, and Millennials and Boomers are driving the market.
Jun 101 min read


Inflation Declines
News about tariffs again caused some volatility in mortgage markets over the past week, but its net effect was relatively small. The major economic data was weaker than expected overall, and mortgage rates ended the week a little lower.
Jun 42 min read


Tariffs Continue to Impact Markets
News about tariffs caused some volatility in mortgage markets over the past week but had little lasting impact. This week’s economic data also caused just a minor reaction, and the spotlight was mostly on the housing sector. Mortgage rates ended the week slightly higher.
May 282 min read


Inflation Falls
Like the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released last week, the latest major inflation data was lower than expected, which was positive for mortgage markets. However, this news was offset by increased concerns about larger budget deficits. As a result, mortgage rates ended the week with little change.
May 212 min read
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