Softening Job Growth & Slower Home Construction: What It Means for the Economy
• Published 01/15/2026
The Big Picture Recent economic data shows two important trends taking shape: job growth is slowing, and new home construction…
GDP Tops Expectations While Gig Economy Shapes Jobless Claims
• Published 01/09/2026
Delayed government data is now in — and it delivered an upside surprise. The U.S. economy grew faster than expected…
Housing Data Delivers an Upside Surprise
• Published 01/07/2026
Market Snapshot Recent housing and economic data delivered a welcome surprise, pointing to improving momentum as we head toward the…
September’s Housing & Economic Update: Prices Cool, Sales Climb, and Inflation Data Returns
• Published 12/05/2025
September delivered a mix of cooling home price growth and rising buyer activity, while long-delayed government data on inflation and…
The VA Home Loan: A Powerful Benefit for Veterans in Hudson Valley, NY
• Published 11/14/2025
For those who have served in the military, the VA home loan stands out as one of the most valuable…
Private Payrolls Rebound and Home Prices Stay Strong: What It Means for You
• Published 11/13/2025
After a slow stretch, private payrolls showed renewed growth in October, and the housing market continues to demonstrate stability. While…
Fed Delivers Second Rate Cut – Here’s What You Need to Know
• Published 11/04/2025
The Federal Reserve has announced its second interest rate cut of 2025, reducing the benchmark Fed Funds Rate by 0.25%…
Don’t Fear Today’s Mortgage Rates: Why Buying Now in the Hudson Valley Could Be Smart
• Published 10/30/2025
Should I buy a home now or wait for mortgage rates to drop? It depends on your situation, but in…
September Inflation and Housing Trends: What You Need to Know
• Published 10/28/2025
Even with Delays, Key Economic Updates Arrived Even with the government shutdown delaying some reports, key updates arrived on inflation…