Mortgage Activity Continues to Fall as Rates Rise Due to Middle East Conflict
With mortgage rates rising due to higher oil prices from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, mortgage applications saw another...
Economy
Consumer Sentiment Dips in 2026, Led by Gas-Price Pressures
Consumer sentiment toward the economy, a vital metric for gauging whether consumers are feeling comfortable enough to make major purchases,...
Fed’s Favorite Inflation Measure Remains Elevated
Despite some reports showing lower trends in inflation, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure continues to remain elevated ahead of...
Inflation Trends Lower, but Future Uncertain With Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Inflation appeared to once again be on the right track for the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal, according to the latest...
Consumer Confidence Up Slightly in February But Pessimism Endures
Consumers’ perception of the economy plays as vital a role in shaping market activity as hard economic data, as consumers...
Inflation Picks up at End of 2025, Higher Than Expectations
Economic data appears to be affirming that an interest rate is not coming for a few months as the Federal...
New-Home Sales Bloom in Winter as Buyers Sniff Out Affordability
New-home sales picked up sharply in November and December, according to the latest release from the U.S. Census Bureau, in...
Building Permits Rise as New Report Finds More Economic Softness in 2026
At the end of 2025, the leading indicators of the economy suggested a slowing contraction, but enduring consumer cynicism. The...
Inflation Hits New Lows as 2026 Outlook Brightens
January appears to be looking up in terms of inflation as the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics...
Jobs Report Sees ‘Modest’ Improvement, With 2026 Rate Cuts in Flux
On the heels of the decision from the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) to hold interest rates steady, the...
Condo or House? Helping Clients Decide Which Makes More Sense
With home prices still elevated in much of the country, condos have become more realistic for buyers determined to exit the rental train. Read more.
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