The median homeowner in the United States stays in their house for nearly 12 years. However, this duration can vary significantly across different states. For example, the median homeowner in Kentucky only stays in their home for 5.8 years. For the full story on typical homeownership time frames, check out this article from Redfin. This […]
Read moreMarch 12, 2025
Feeling sluggish in the afternoon? Consider taking a nap: A recent study suggests the perfect time for a nap is at 1:42 pm. But beware – snoozing too long can land you in the dreaded “danger zone.” This week, we dive into mortgage application trends, HUD disaster aid, and the dissonance between economic markers and […]
Read moreMarch 05, 2025
A rise in home prices and a fall in consumer confidence spell trouble for new home sales. Fuel up! 
U.S. home prices continue to rise U.S. house prices rose 4.5% over the prior year, up 1.4% from the third quarter of 2024, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller […]
February 27, 2025
Last week, a kayaker in Chile was swallowed whole by a humpback whale. His father witnessed the ordeal and even captured it on video. Thankfully, the whale wasn’t interested in the kayaker, and he escaped unharmed after a few scary moments. This week, read about the current trends in home builder confidence, as well as […]
Read moreFebruary 20, 2025
This week, learn all about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the important role it plays in protecting consumers. Fuel up! The CFPB In response to the turmoil brought on by the Great Recession of 2008, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was passed in 2010, which led to the […]
February 14, 2025
Feeling like you got a case of the Mondays? If the answer is “yes,” you’re not alone. Turns out, the Monday after the Big Game is one that many football fans wish was a national holiday. Whether you’re feeling sluggish from a late night or already counting down to Friday, staying busy might be your […]
Read moreFebruary 10, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown was filmed reading a book on the sidelines during a playoff game versus the Green Bay Packers on January 12. Now, the Eagles are headed to the Big Game and the book by Jim Murphy is a number one seller. For more information on “Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for […]
Read moreFebruary 03, 2025
Recent data from market and analytics firm YouGov shows that America’s favorite grocery store is… 7-eleven! Check out the full ranked list here. This week, we’ll dive into jobs data, the growing prevalence of higher-rate mortgages, and a potential signal of an upcoming recession. Fuel up! November job openings and labor turnover November was […]
January 27, 2025
This week’s edition highlights two positive signs that inflation is under control, insights from the Federal Reserve and a recap of homelessness in 2024, including efforts being made to address the issue. Fuel up! Inflation reports increase less than expected. Both the Producer Price Index (PPI) and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in […]
January 20, 2025
Submitting incomplete loan packages may feel like a quick time-saver, but in reality, it leads to unnecessary stress and a poor client experience. As a mortgage broker, your role is to ensure a reliable and smooth process for each client. “It’s easy to hit submit and forget, only to scramble later for missing bank statements, […]
Read moreJanuary 15, 2025