Inflation Continues Decline in Latest Consumer Price Index
In a seemingly positive sign for consumers, inflation has now posted the lowest recent annual increase two months in a row. Previously, in July 2024, the Consumer Price Index (CPI)—key inflation gauge assembled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics—rose only 2.9%...
Mortgage Rates Continue Falling Ahead of Expected Rate Cut
Falling to its lowest level since May 2023, the average 30-year-fixed mortgage rate fell again this week to 6.35%, down from last week’s 6.46%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac, released Thursday. This week’s numbers: ...
Real Estate News and Trends to Keep An Eye On
Real estate is both a hyperlocal industry and one highly susceptible to both national and macroeconomic trends. Paying attention to the bigger picture might as well be in the job description for any agent or broker. Here are some ongoing real estate trends that...
Mortgage Applications Little Change, Small Increase
Mortgage applications increased 0.5% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending August 16, 2024. This is a slight reverse from last week’s 10.1% drop, as experts feel homeowners...
Strategies to Boost Your Content’s Visibility
What’s the point of having a social media game plan if your content isn’t getting in front of the right people? Here are a few ways to improve your brand’s visibility and reach on social media.
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