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Last week's reports were plentiful, but few had a greater impact on the lending and broader markets. The most significant among them were the Nonfarm Payrolls, Consumer Credit, and Consumer Sentiment reports. Currently, considerable movement within the government administration is contributing to...
02/11/2025
Real estate has long been a proven path to building wealth, but many assume it’s only for the wealthy. The truth is, you don’t need a massive fortune to get started. With smart strategies and creativity, you can begin investing in real estate on a limited budget. Here’s how:1. Start with House Ha...
02/05/2025
The previous week’s reins were held by the Federal Reserve’s Rate Decision and also the preferred inflation indicator, the PCE Index. With the PCE Index coming in well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, it suggests that rate cuts may be postponed much longer this year than initially anticipat...
02/03/2025
When buying or selling a home, you'll likely encounter both a home inspection and a home appraisal. While these processes are essential for ensuring a smooth real estate transaction, they serve different purposes and involve unique evaluations. Understanding the differences between a home inspect...
01/30/2025
With the holiday of the previous week in addition to an extremely light release week, only the Consumer Sentiment report is weighing in on the lending markets. With both the inflation reports showing inflation cooling off, there is still some optimism about where the Federal Reserve will take thi...
01/27/2025
The journey to purchasing or selling a home can be a thrilling experience, but it also involves a series of legal steps that need to be clearly understood. The real estate legal process includes contracts, disclosures, and closing procedures, all of which are essential for ensuring that both buye...
01/22/2025
Recent economic data brought significant relief, with both the CPI and PPI indicating that inflation was running cooler than expected. In the context of the current administration, this was welcome news, helping to ease concerns about potential monetary policy changes. The Federal Reserve has ver...
01/21/2025
Paying off your mortgage faster is a tempting goal. After all, who doesn’t want to own their home outright sooner and save on interest along the way? One way to do this is by lowering your amortization period, which is the time it takes to repay your mortgage in full. But is it the right move for...
01/20/2025
In the first FOMC Minutes of the year, the Federal Reserve signaled strongly that while officials remain vigilant for inflation exceeding their expectations, they have no plans to raise interest rates. Much of the apprehension among speculators is the monetary policy which could keep inflation hi...
01/13/2025
With Christmas concluding the prior week, there were few reports other than Consumer Confidence, which had come in slightly below expectations. This should prove to have little impact, especially in the following week. With the New Year on the horizon, there are no reports other than the Chicago ...
12/30/2024
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