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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
The jobs report today which should move mortgage rates lower, demonstrates why it’s time for the Federal Reserve to land the plane. We had a solid job openings print this week and jobless claims are still near historic lows. But, job growth is returning to its average pace.
Housing Wire
APRIL 12, 2023
The Consumer Price Index data released Wednesday showed again that the breakaway 1970s-style inflation is not happening, even with an expanding economy and an unemployment rate under 4%. The headline inflation data came in lower than anticipated. As I am writing this article, it’s trading at 3.42%.
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Don’t be fooled by last week’s mortgage rate collapse. A combination of elevated mortgage rates, sluggish home sales and inflation continue to plague the housing market workforce, with numerous mortgage lenders and real estate startups shedding employees. Presented by: ServiceLink.
Appraisal Today
JUNE 23, 2023
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Housing Wire
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Even in the extreme conditions of COVID-19, my general premise on housing economics predicted that the two variables with the most influence — demographics and mortgage rates — would hold up the housing market. The 10-year yield and mortgage rates. That range dictated that mortgage rates would roughly stay between 3.5%-4.75%.
Appraisal Today
APRIL 1, 2023
I had completed a complex appraisal assignment and was expecting multiple revision requests, but instead, got a note saying how thorough my appraisal report was and thanking me for the work. Again, I was expecting multiple questions about the report since it was complex and atypical for the area. Boy I wish I had that one in writing!
Appraisal Today
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The Appraisal World Is Changing January 25, 2024 Excerpts: There has been a lot of talk about the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) and Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) redesign initiative, and how it will make life easier for appraisers. At the same time, affordability challenges will persist at higher mortgage rate levels.
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