August Jobs Report Shows Slowdown, Increasing Odds of Rate Cut
In a September 5 report on job growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. employers added only 22,000 jobs in August, a significant slowdown, and the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.3%—a sign that the economy is rapidly cooling as global tariffs put...
Pending Home Sales Inch Down in July as Market Stays ‘Stuck’
The number of contract signings dropped this July, per the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). NAR found that nationally, pending home sales fell 0.4% compared to June, but were still up 0.7% compared to this time last year. As also shown by reported new-home...
Purchase Applications Make a Comeback as Mortgage Loans Drop
The weekly mortgage applications survey from Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) continues to report a downward trend. The volume of mortgage loan applications decreased 0.5% on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week ending August 22, dropping 2% on an unadjusted...
Survey: 40% of Millennial/Gen Z Renters Forgo Eating Out to Afford Rent
The avocado toast and coffee excuse as to why younger generations can’t afford a home is perhaps a bit outdated—and inaccurate. Of the roughly 70% of millennial and Gen Z renters who struggle to afford their regular housing payments, several of them are sacrificing...
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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