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09/07/2026

Discover key differences between a second home and an investment property to make informed choices for your financial future.

Discover key differences between a second home and an investment property to make informed choices for your financial future.

09/04/2026

Discover how refinancing a second mortgage can improve your finances and learn how to navigate this process effectively.

Discover how refinancing a second mortgage can improve your finances and learn how to navigate this process effectively.

09/03/2026

Weekly Jobless Claims came in at 206,000, just slightly above the 205,000 expected.

Not a big miss, but it’s another data point showing us where the labor market is headed.

Why do we care?

A cooling job market can give the Fed more room to lower interest rates. And while the Fed doesn’t directly set mortgage rates, signs of a slowing economy can be good news for the bond market — and potentially mortgage rates.

09/02/2026

Private-Sector Hiring Misses Expectations

U.S. private employers added just 38,000 jobs in August, below the 47,000 expected, according to the latest ADP report.

09/02/2026

Learn how to time your home purchase, manage overlap costs, and plan for a smoother transition from renter to homeowner.

Learn how to time your home purchase, manage overlap costs, and plan for a smoother transition from renter to homeowner.

09/02/2026

LABOR MARKET UPDATE: Job Openings Rise

U.S. job openings rose to 7.27 million in July, up from 7.18 million in June, according to the latest JOLTS report.

That suggests employers are still hiring and the labor market remains resilient.

Why does it matter? A stronger labor market can give the Federal Reserve less reason to cut interest rates aggressively.

🏠 For homebuyers and homeowners, employment data like this can ultimately influence the direction of mortgage rates.

08/31/2026

Discover if refinancing for a 0.25% lower rate is a smart financial move. Explore the pros and cons to make an informed decision.

Discover if refinancing for a 0.25% lower rate is a smart financial move. Explore the pros and cons to make an informed decision.

08/29/2026

🚨 FED CHAIR WARSH: INFLATION STILL ISN’T WHERE IT NEEDS TO BE

Speaking at Jackson Hole yesterday, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivered a clear message: the fight against inflation isn’t over.

Warsh said recent inflation data does not show that underlying inflation trends have meaningfully improved and reaffirmed that the Fed’s 2% PCE inflation goal remains a “firm, fixed target.”

His message was simple: If inflation isn’t moving toward 2% quickly enough, the Fed still has work to do.

🏠 What does this mean for mortgage rates?

Warsh did not announce a rate hike, but his comments were more hawkish than markets expected. Treasury yields moved higher following the speech as investors increased their expectations for another Fed rate increase.

For homebuyers and homeowners waiting for significantly lower mortgage rates, this is another reminder that inflation remains the biggest obstacle to meaningful rate relief.

The next round of inflation and employment data just became even more important. 📊