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Will Rates Stay Higher for Longer?

The Fed held rates steady, but will they be higher for longer? Plus, elevated mortgage rates and tight inventory continue to impact the housing market.
John Smith
September 25, 2023
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Deeper Look at Rising Inflation and Home Values

Key inflation data was reported ahead of this week’s Fed meeting, while home prices continue to show signs of strength.
John Smith
September 18, 2023
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What's Ahead for Rate Hikes and Home Prices?

Fed speakers made headlines with hints about their next move on rate hikes. Plus, another report shows the strength in home values.
John Smith
September 11, 2023
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Key Trends Seen in Jobs, Inflation and Housing

There are signs of weakening in the labor market. Find out why this matters, plus what’s really going on with inflation and housing.
John Smith
September 5, 2023
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Fed's Powell Remains Hawkish, Housing Inventory Remains Low

Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave hints about further rate hikes during his speech at Jackson Hole. Plus, the lack of existing homes available for sale continues to be a key factor driving the housing sector.
John Smith
August 28, 2023
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Important Hints in Fed Meeting Minutes

Despite ongoing challenges facing home builders, construction activity picked up last month. Plus, the minutes from the Fed’s July meeting provided some hints about what’s next for rate hikes.
John Smith
August 21, 2023
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Understanding the Inflation Uptick

Crucial inflation data sparked volatility in the markets, while another home price index report shows the opportunity that exists in homeownership.
John Smith
August 14, 2023
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Deep Dive on Labor Data and Home Prices

Conflicting data begs the question – what’s really going on in the job market? Plus, low housing supply is having a clear impact on home prices.
John Smith
August 7, 2023
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Fed Hikes Rates Despite Cooling Inflation

It was a jam-packed week, complete with a Fed rate hike, welcome news of cooling inflation, and more evidence that low housing inventory is impacting sales and appreciation.
John Smith
July 31, 2023
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What Supply and Demand Dynamics Mean for Home Values

Tight housing inventory continues to impact sales, home prices and confidence among home builders. But opportunities remain for buyers to benefit from appreciation gains.
John Smith
July 24, 2023
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Inflation Cools While Home Prices Heat Up

There was welcome news as June brought big drops in consumer and wholesale inflation. Plus, several indexes showed that home prices are appreciating nationwide, providing opportunities right now for buyers to build wealth through homeownership.
John Smith
July 17, 2023
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Fed Minutes and Job Data Spark Market Volatility

After the Independence Day fireworks, labor sector reports added some sparks to the markets. Plus, the minutes from the Fed’s latest meeting revealed what might be in store for rate hikes.
John Smith
July 10, 2023
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The Latest on Inflation, Home Prices and Inventory

Annual consumer inflation declined in May per the Fed’s favored measure. Plus, the tight supply of existing homes remains a key dynamic in the housing sector, impacting signed contracts and home prices.
John Smith
July 3, 2023
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Home Builders "Starting" Something This Spring

Tight inventory continued to impact sales of existing homes last month, while home builders responded with an uptick in construction to help meet buyer demand.
John Smith
June 26, 2023
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Deep Dive on Inflation and the Fed

Wayne Gretzky became the greatest hockey player of all time, because rather than skating to where the puck is, he skated to where the puck is going. The Fed, on the other hand, does not skate to where the puck is going, they don’t even skate to where the puck is, they skate to where the puck was. This is evident in their constant chant of being “data dependent.”
John Smith
June 22, 2023
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Fed Leaves Fed Funds Rate Unchanged

Following its string of aggressive rate hikes, the Fed left their benchmark Fed Funds Rate unchanged at their latest meeting. Plus, there were more signs of declining inflation and rising unemployment claims.
John Smith
June 20, 2023
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Home Price Gains and Rising Unemployment

Updates on home price appreciation, rising jobless claims and recession chatter overseas capped an otherwise quiet week.
John Smith
June 12, 2023
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Rising Home Prices and Conflicting Job Data

While job growth in May looked strong on the surface, a deeper look at the data shows underlying weakness in the labor sector. Plus, the latest home price appreciation data shows the opportunities that exist for buyers.
John Smith
June 5, 2023
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Markets Impacted by Debt Ceiling and Inflation

Uncertainty over the debt ceiling caused volatility in the markets, while inflation was hotter than expected. Tight supply continues to impact home sales.
John Smith
May 30, 2023
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Impacts of Tight Housing Supply

Recent data shows the impact that low supply is having on the housing market, while unemployment claims continue to reflect a slowdown in hiring.
John Smith
May 22, 2023
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MBS Road Signs

Inflation continues to trend lower. Jobless Claims continue to trend higher.
John Smith
May 15, 2023
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Fed Rate Hike, Job Growth and Home Prices

The Fed hiked rates, job growth isn’t as strong as it seems, and home prices have reached an inflection point.
John Smith
May 8, 2023
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Cooling Inflation and Tight Housing Inventory

Inflation continues to trend lower while home prices continue to be supported by the ongoing dynamic of high demand and tight supply.
John Smith
May 1, 2023
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The Real Scoop on Home Prices

The housing market is getting stronger while the labor sector is getting weaker. An important recession signal continues to reflect a slowing economy.
John Smith
April 24, 2023
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