This week’s edition includes purchasing power for NBA draft selections, plus a roundup of this week’s major economic news. Fuel Up! 🚀 Biz Buzz The NBA draft took place on Thursday night; Duke’s Paolo Banchero went first overall to the Orlando Magic, followed by 57 other collegiate and international stars to their respective teams. As […]
Read moreJune 27, 2022
It’s been a big week, and it will be a big weekend! Juneteenth and Father’s Day both fall on Sunday, and we wrap up a week full of major economic news. Fuel Up! 🚀 Biz Buzz Weak Sauce: Potential Sriracha Shortage This Summer Summer may be a little milder this year, at least in one […]
Read moreJune 20, 2022
This week’s edition explores the merits of FHA mortgages and how you as a Loan Officer can sell these advantages to your clients. Fuel Up! 🚀 Biz Buzz What goes up must come down. So, as rates have risen quickly lately, don’t expect them to rise forever. As China has struggled with additional […]
Read moreJune 13, 2022
With Summer underway and the NBA and NHL seasons winding down, let’s not let Memorial Day pass too quickly across our busy schedules. This week’s edition highlights 10 key benefits for veteran homebuyers and how to market them! Fuel Up! 🚀 Bizz Buzz The Good: The Light At Ahe End Of The Tunnel Randy Brown, broker […]
Read moreJune 06, 2022
Happy Memorial Day weekend! This week’s edition busts some crucial myths around the VA loan product and highlights one Rocket ProSM TPO Partner doing right by our veterans. Fuel Up! 🚀 Bizz Buzz Memorial Day 2022 Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, commemorates U.S. military personnel who have died while serving. This year, it’s Monday, […]
Read moreMay 30, 2022
This week’s edition includes inflation’s effect on summer camps, consumer sentiment and housing costs. Fuel Up! 🚀 Biz Buzz Summer camps not immune to rising prices. Summer camp costs are high enough, but in a period of high inflation, they’re getting even worse. According to Yahoo! News and the American Camp Association, “the average cost […]
Read moreMay 23, 2022
This week’s edition looks at the correlation between home inventory and housing prices, key economic indicators, and a Rocket ProSM TPO partner dominating social media. Fuel Up! 🚀 Biz Buzz Consumer Price Index (CPI) Increased More Than Expected In April Inflation rose 8.3% in April compared to the same month last year, which was more […]
Read moreMay 16, 2022
Did you know? The second Sunday in May was officially designated as Mother’s Day in the United States by Woodrow Wilson in 1914. This week’s edition includes an in-depth look at mortgage insurance, a summary of the FOMC meeting, and a Mother’s Day-themed crossword. Fuel Up! 🚀 Biz Buzz Mother’s Day Spending This year, Mother’s […]
Read moreMay 09, 2022
When ESPN approached NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle about televising the NFL Draft, Rozelle wondered why anyone would want to watch it. More than 40 years later, here we are. This week’s Rocket Fuel celebrates the draft as well as this week’s Take Your Child to Work Day. Fuel Up! 🚀 Biz Buzz If Draft Picks […]
Read moreMay 02, 2022
Happy (belated) Earth Day! Friday marked the 52nd observance of Earth Day in the U.S. If you’re looking to make an environmental difference, check out these nine tree-planting charities! This week’s edition goes green – startups trying to save the planet, a deep dive on solar panels and an eco-friendly crossword. Fuel Up! 🚀 Biz […]
Read moreApril 23, 2022