PCE Inflation Report Cooler Than Expected
The latest PCE inflation report came in cooler than expected, giving both stocks and bonds a boost. Headline inflation rose just 0.3% for th…
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The Shift to a Buyers’ Housing Market
The housing market is shifting in buyers’ favor as more homes become available and competition eases. Redfin reported that,“Sellers outnumbe…
Read moreThe Fed’s Policy Change and its Effect on Mortgage Rates
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing the target range to 3.75%–4.00%. The Fed made the…
Read moreExisting Home Sales Show a More Balanced Market
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released its latest Existing Home Sales report, showing that sales dipped 2% in August to an annu…
Read moreHome Values Continue to Rise Despite Higher Mortgage Rates
Home values continue to show steady growth across the country. ICE, or Intercontinental Exchange, who provide real-time market data, release…
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New home listings increased as summer is winding down, rising 1.2% during the four weeks ending August 16, the fifth consecutive weekly incr…
Read moreAide to Long Term rates via the US Treasury
Starting September 9, the U.S. Treasury will double their treasury buyback program, bringing purchases to roughly $5.5 billion per month. Wh…
Read moreJuly Inflation Report Recap
The Consumer Price Index, which measures the level of inflation, was released for the month of July and it showed that inflation has cooled…
Read moreNAR Data Shows Home Prices Continue to Surge
Home prices rose in 80% of U.S. metro markets during Q2 2026, while the median single-family existing-home price increased 1.5% year over ye…
Read moreJuly Fed Meeting Recap
The Federal Reserve voted 9–3 to hold its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.5%–3.75% for the fifth consecutive meeting. The economy remain…
Read moreHome Equity Hits New Heights
Cotality’s Q1 2026 Homeowner Equity Insights report highlights the continued strength of the U.S. housing market. Homeowners with mortgages…
Read moreCan Mortgage Rates Fall Without Another Fed Rate Cut?
Mortgage rates can decline even if the Federal Reserve leaves its benchmark interest rate unchanged. While many consumers assume mortgage ra…
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