Newsletter – 9/18/2023
Week of September 11, 2023 in Review Key inflation data was reported ahead of this week’s Fed meeting, while home prices continue to show signs of strength. Here are the latest stories: What “Fueled” the Rise in Consumer Inflation? Is the Rise in Wholesale Inflation a Concern? New High in Home Price Appreciation Important Context […]
Newsletter – 9/11/2023
Week of September 4, 2023 in Review Fed speakers made headlines with hints about their next move on rate hikes. Plus, another report shows the strength in home values. Read on for these stories and more. Is the Fed Planning to Pause Rate Hikes? New High in Home Price Appreciation Holiday Impact on Unemployment Filings […]
Newsletter – 9/5/2023
Week of August 28, 2023 in Review There are signs of weakening in the labor market. Find out why this matters, plus what’s really going on with inflation and housing. Labor Market Lower and Slower Private Payrolls Weaker Than Expected Media Misinterpreting Inflation Pending Home Sales Rise for Second Straight Month Strong Home Price Growth […]
Week of August 28
Week of August 21, 2023 in Review Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave hints about further rate hikes during his speech at Jackson Hole. Plus, the lack of existing homes available for sale continues to be a key factor driving the housing sector. Read on for these important stories: Are Further Fed Rate Hikes Ahead? Existing […]
Week of August 21, 2023
Despite ongoing challenges facing home builders, construction activity picked up last month. Plus, the minutes from the Fed’s July meeting provided some hints about what’s next for rate hikes. Here are the latest headlines: Strong Summer for Housing Starts Understanding the Decline in Home Builder Confidence Are More Fed Rate Hikes Ahead? Initial Jobless Claims […]
Navigating Changes in the Insurance Industry: What You Need to Know
The insurance industry is changing fast and it is impacting all of us; so, we wanted to take the time to acknowledge what is happening. There are a few struggles the insurance industry is facing currently. They are losing money at a rapid pace due to economic factors including the increased cost of labor, materials, […]
Weekly Newsletter – August 14th
Week of August 7, 2023 in Review Crucial inflation data sparked volatility in the markets, while another home price index report shows the opportunity that exists in homeownership. Read on for these stories and more: Is Consumer Inflation Rearing Its Head Again? Wholesale Inflation Hotter Than Expected Home Price Appreciation Heading Higher Is the Rise […]
Weekly Newsletter – August 7th
Week of July 31, 2023 in Review Conflicting data begs the question – what’s really going on in the job market? Plus, low housing supply is having a clear impact on home prices. Read on for these stories and more: Where Are Job Gains Really Coming From? Leisure and Hospitality Continues to Boost Private Payrolls […]
The second-largest commercial bank failure in US history
If you don’t know about this, it’s a noteworthy event… The second-largest commercial bank failure in US history… With that in mind, thought I’d pen a quick email on how this happened, and the concern of fallout (affecting other banks). Summary: Deposits started drying up for SVB, a bank that was heavily weighted in start-up/tech […]
When to buy a house in 2023?
Many potential buyers in the housing market are waiting – waiting for home prices to drop, waiting for interest rates to fall, or maybe a bit of both. Everyone wants to buy at “the bottom”, but what exactly does that look like? What happens if / when those things DO happen? What happens when everyone […]