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MORTGAGE UPDATE 4/24/2023

Week of April 17, 2023 in Review The latest data showed signs of strength in the housing market while the labor sector is getting weaker. Plus, an important recession signal continues to reflect a slowing economy. Don’t miss these stories: What the Media Gets Wrong About Home Prices Home Builders Need to be “Starting” Something […]

MORTGAGE UPDATE 4/17/2023

Week of April 10, 2023 in Review Inflation is trending lower while unemployment claims are doing the opposite. Plus, the minutes from the Fed’s latest meeting revealed what they think about a recession this year. Here are the headlines: Consumer Inflation Getting Better Wholesale Inflation Makes Huge Progress Lower Latest on Small Business Optimism…or Lack […]

MORTGAGE UPDATE 4/10/2023

Week of April 3, 2023 in Review The labor sector delivered plenty of news for the markets to digest, including some important signals about what may be ahead. Plus, the latest on home prices, manufacturing and more in these stories: ▪        Mixed Jobs Report for March ▪        Disappointing Private Sector Job Growth Signals “Slowing” Economy ▪        Reporting Adjustment […]

MORTGAGE UPDATE 4/3/2023

Week of March 27, 2023 in Review Consumer inflation is trending lower in the right direction, while data shows the housing market is stronger than media reports suggest. Here are last week’s highlights: Annual Consumer Inflation Continues to Move Lower Signed Contracts Show Housing Is Standing Strong Media Cries Housing Crash but Appreciation Data Says […]

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