Economic News

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Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most...
Inside Lending update on affordability and activity.

Affordability Improves, Buyer Activity Stays Strong

Inside Lending For the week of AUGUST 11, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Never make...
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Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think

Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell...
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Home Prices Cool, Inventory Rises—More Balance for Buyers and Sellers

Inside Lender For the week of AUGUST 4, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Every exit...
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More Inventory, Price Cuts, and Buyer Activity—Summer Market Heats Up

Inside Lending - For the week of JULY 28, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “A...
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Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025

Thursday July 24th, 2025 If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already...
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The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See

Wednesday July 23rd, 2025 Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to...
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More Listings, Slower Price Growth = Better Buyer Conditions

Inside Lending For the week of JULY 21, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “I did...
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5-Year Rule for Home Prices – Why Long-Term Thinking Wins

If recent headlines about home prices have made you nervous, it’s time to zoom out...
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Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers

Wednesday July 16th, 2025 Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge...
Mortgage applications increase 25% year-over-year.

📈 Mortgage Applications Surge 25% Year-Over-Year 🏡

Inside Lending - For the week of JULY 14, 2025  QUOTE OF THE WEEK  “It’s...
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The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading

Thursday July 11th, 2025 There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing...
Inside Lending: Buyer Leverage and Market Trends.

🏡 Buyer Leverage Grows as Price Cuts and Inventory Rise 📉📈

Inside Lending For the week of JULY 7, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Cure for...
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Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer

Wednesday July 2nd, 2025 Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big...
Inside Lending update: jobs, wages, buyers shift.

📈 More Jobs, Higher Wages, and a Shift Toward Buyers 🏡

Inside Lending - For the week of JUNE 30, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Those...
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What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market

Thursday June 26th, 2025 Here’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting...
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Why Homeownership Is Going To Be Worth It

Monday June 23rd, 2025 Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with...
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🎯 Why Your Home’s Asking Price Matters More Than Ever

In today’s real estate market, your asking price isn't just a number—it’s a strategy. As...
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Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move? Think Again.

Wednesday June 25th, 2025 Fear of a recession is back in the headlines. And if...
Real estate market update, June 2025.

🏡 More Listings, Fewer Bidding Wars — The Market Is Shifting 📉📈

For the week of JUNE 23, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “When my mother had...