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Market Perspective
Nov 13, 20242 min read
Inflation Matches Expectations
While mortgage markets remained somewhat volatile over the past week, the major economic news contained no significant surprises. The latest
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Nov 12, 20241 min read
Americans Rely on Agents to Navigate the Housing Market
88% of home purchases went through an agent or broker in 2024. What do buyers want the most from their real estate agents?
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Nov 6, 20242 min read
Mortgage Rates Rise After Election
Over the past week, investors were waiting for the election results, and quite simply, they were negative for mortgage markets. This far off
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Oct 30, 20242 min read
Mixed Economic Data
Overview: Over the past week, mixed economic data caused some volatility for mortgage markets. The price movements were roughly...
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Oct 23, 20242 min read
Retail Sales Rise
Over the past week, investor expectations for future economic growth increased substantially, due to yet another stronger than expected ...
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Oct 16, 20242 min read
Use the Law of Reciprocity to Increase Business
Ever notice how a simple favor can lead to even greater returns? That’s the law of reciprocity at work. It’s a social phenomenon where...
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Oct 16, 20242 min read
Focus on Inflation
Over the past week, the major inflation reports received most of the attention from investors. Although some of the data was slightly strong
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Oct 9, 20242 min read
Strong Labor Market Data
Stronger than expected economic data was negative for mortgage markets over the past week. In particular, the latest labor market report exc
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Oct 8, 20241 min read
Housing Affordability Reaches a Post-Pandemic Milestone
Will small steps turn into big strides?
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Oct 2, 20242 min read
Fed, Middle East, and Inflation
A wide range of news impacted mortgage markets over the past week, including comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, rising tensi
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Sep 25, 20242 min read
Home Sales Slip
Following last Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting, there has been little major economic news, and it was a quiet week for mortgage markets.
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Sep 20, 20242 min read
Set Yourself Up for 2025 Success
The year is winding down, and you may be seeing a seasonal drop-off in business. That makes it tempting to hibernate until the new year kick
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Sep 18, 20242 min read
Fed Delivers First Rate Cut in 4 Years
Despite some major economic news, mortgage markets remained relatively quiet over the past week. Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting caused
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Sep 17, 20241 min read
Falling Mortgage Rates Are Improving Affordability
Thanks to lower mortgage rates, home affordability has improved even as home prices have continued to rise modestly.
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Sep 11, 20242 min read
Little Reaction to Major Data
Two of the biggest monthly economic reports were released over the past week, but neither caused much reaction in mortgage rates. The latest
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