Economic NewsSeptember 27, 2017New-home sales plummet in August as affordability squeezes buyersNew-home sales for August were unexpectedly lower, says the Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Economic NewsSeptember 18, 2017Equifax breach just another page in the sordid history of credit bureausEquifax is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Where did the credit bureaus come from, anyway, and how did they get so much of your information?
Economic NewsSeptember 8, 2017Equifax data breach victim? Here’s what to do today to protect yourself
Mortgage NewsAugust 3, 2017Why Are Mortgage Rates Still So Low?The economy is heating up, and the Fed is on a firm rate-hike schedule. So why aren't consumer mortgage rates rising? Analysis and advice.
Economic NewsJuly 17, 2012A Helpful Chart : How Inflation Changes Mortgage RatesInflation is a self-reinforcing cycle. The longer it lasts, the more insidious its effects, and rising mortgage rates are an unfortunate consequence.
Economic NewsSeptember 27, 2010How Deflation Changes Mortgage RatesAccording to Google, "deflation" chatter is growing. It's extending the Refi Boom for another few weeks.
