Jobs Data, Inflation, and Housing: A Closer Look
What the January Economic Data Is Telling Us At first glance, January’s economic reports delivered some encouraging news: job growth…
Cooling Labor Market, Steady Home Price Growth
Key Market Takeaways Recent economic reports show mixed signals across the economy. Hiring momentum is slowing and several labor indicators…
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Trump Names Chair Pick
President Trump announced his pick for the next Federal Reserve chair, the Fed hit pause on rate cuts at its…
What Shapes Your Mortgage Rate?
Have you ever wondered why mortgage rates seem to change so often? One day they appear to be falling, and…
Inflation Cools as Expected While Housing Contracts Stall
Market Snapshot Here’s our latest inflation and housing market update: Recent economic data delivered a mix of encouraging inflation news…
Mortgage Basics for First-Time Homebuyers
Are you buying your first home and wondering how mortgages work? Understanding the basics helps you make smart decisions and…
Home Sales Move Higher as Inflation Meets Expectations
Inflation data for December came in right in line with expectations — and that stability, combined with lower interest rates,…
Softening Job Growth & Slower Home Construction: What It Means for the Economy
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
Delayed government data is now in — and it delivered an upside surprise. The U.S. economy grew faster than expected…