When Housing Inventory Grows, Who Wins?
Picture the real estate market as a bustling farmer’s market. When there are only a few baskets of ripe strawberries, everyone crowds around, prices soar, and the fastest (or most determined) buyers snatch up the goods. But what happens when the market is overflowing with strawberries? Suddenly, the
Why Do Mortgage Rates Rise After Strong Employment Data?
If you’ve ever watched the news and wondered why mortgage rates seem to jump after a strong jobs report, you’re not alone! It’s a question that pops up for many homebuyers and homeowners alike. Let’s unpack the connection between employment data and those all-important mortgage rates, and why a boom
What Is the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index—and Why Should Homebuyers Care?
Have you ever heard the term "Consumer Confidence Index" tossed around on the news and wondered what it really means? If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, understanding this little piece of economic jargon can actually give you a big-picture sense of where the real estate market—and th
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