Millennial's guide to buying a home straight out of college

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When a gambling addiction affects ‘home sweet home’

4/26/2024

It’s the nightmare we think only happens in the movies. “We have to pack,” says ... view more

The April Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index

4/26/2024

PCE is the key measure of inflation for the Federal Reserve... view more

Markets find relief as March PCE meets expectations

4/26/2024

Yesterday the release of the advance Q1 GDP sent rates up and MBS prices lower. ... view more

Volatility spikes on GDP data

4/25/2024

The preliminary 1st QTR GDP was much lighter than expected, showing a QoQ increa... view more

Elegant decor updates need not break the bank

4/24/2024

Ever notice how some of the most elegant clothing and beautiful home decor have ... view more

Ushering ‘porch birds’ to a different locale

4/23/2024

You may see it as a sign of good luck when a wild bird or two visits your porch.... view more

The Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index met expectations

4/23/2024

We will get the high-frequency S&P Markit MFG and Services PMI at 9:45 am ET. Bo... view more

Never underestimate the value of professional real estate agent representation

4/22/2024

Click the link; buy a sofa. Click on another; buy a pergola for your backyard...... view more

Three things that could impact rates this week

4/22/2024

These are the three areas that have the greatest ability to impact rates this we... view more

Lipstick on a pig? Some flips are a mess without their makeup

4/19/2024

Cosmetically all the hard work had already been done for them. What they didn’t ... view more

Weekly News Roundup 4-19-24

4/19/2024

We look back on the news that moved markets... view more

Geopolitical tensions continue to concern markets

4/19/2024

Israel retaliated against Iran last night. Tit for tat may have run its course..... view more

Labor data remains strong with low Initial Weekly Jobless Claims

4/18/2024

Initial Weekly Jobless Claims remained very low at 212K versus estimates of 215K... view more

Master Planned Neighborhoods Leave Nothing to Chance

4/17/2024

You’ve seen them. Sometimes there is a grand entry with a sentry-like gate, a sh... view more

Downsizing after retirement: A decision best made with careful consideration

4/16/2024

Retirement can be a happy time. Earning downtime not steeped in paychecks and li... view more

China’s reported GDP exceeds expectations

4/16/2024

March Building Permits were weaker than expected with 1.458M versus estimates of... view more

Rate cuts in 2024? There’s no ‘there there’ quite yet

4/15/2024

Inflation jumped in March, giving the U.S. Federal Reserve ammunition to hold of... view more

Three things that could impact rates this week

4/15/2024

These are the three areas that have the greatest ability to impact rates this we... view more

The squatting nightmare: what can you do to prevent it?

4/12/2024

Unless it’s in an abandoned ghost town, vacancy attracts. It invites. Plain and ... view more

Markets get some relief ahead of the weekend

4/12/2024

Some relief this morning, the 10 year note at 8:30 am ET -9 bps from yesterday, ... view more

Markets get a reprieve on the Producer Price Index

4/11/2024

The Headline March Producer Price Index (PPI) rose by 0.2% versus estimates of 0... view more

Potential homebuyers: Mum’s the word around a seller or a seller’s agent

4/10/2024

There is an etiquette to certain transactions in life, and buying a home calls f... view more

California homeowners with large homes sites can now become land barons

4/9/2024

With California’s housing shortage now in epic proportions, a 2021 law named SB9... view more

Business Optimism slips as markets wait for inflation data

4/9/2024

The March NFIB Business Optimism Index dropped from 89.4 down to 88.5. Estimates... view more

Contradiction of robust job growth and a sluggish housing market isn’t over yet

4/8/2024

For the past few years, fears of a recession have been fickle, teasing us at eve... view more

Three things that could impact rates this week

4/8/2024

These are the three areas that have the greatest ability to impact rates this we... view more

The latest in real estate fraud: Forgeries expertly aided by computer technology

4/5/2024

This new huckster practice is known as deed fraud or home title theft. It involv... view more

The March employment data surprises markets

4/5/2024

Jobs, we got jobs. The March unemployment rates expected to be unchanged at 3.9%... view more

Markets get some support ahead of Big Jobs Friday

4/4/2024

Challenger Grey Job Cuts climbed to over 84K in February, today will get the Mar... view more

Selling a house that comes with bad neighbors

4/3/2024

Looking “bad by association” is still a term used when someone hangs out around ... view more

Water in your home: Like water under the bridge or a cut above?

4/2/2024

When poet Samuel Coleridge was speaking of water being everywhere without a drop... view more

Market volatility remains high as Factory orders exceed expectations

4/2/2024

February Factory Orders were 1.4% versus expectations of 1%...... view more

2024 remodeling trends? A new sink instead of a new bathroom

4/1/2024

It was just a few years ago when mask-wearing homeowners lined up at the big box... view more

Three things that could impact rates this week

4/1/2024

These are the three areas that have the greatest ability to impact rates this we... view more

Manufacturing data continues to worsen as Initial Weekly Jobless claims drop

3/28/2024

The March bellwether Chicago PMI cratered down to 41.4 versus estimates of 46.0.... view more

Pile and clutter attack: spring wartime logistics

3/27/2024

Ever wonder who came up with the term “spring cleaning?” Probably some ancient d... view more

Great water pressure is no accident

3/26/2024

Water pressure is a big deal. Where we want it most, however, is in our homes, s... view more

Durable Goods Orders higher than expected

3/26/2024

Headline February Durable Goods Orders were up 1.4% versus estimates of 1.3%. Ex... view more

NAR settlement may mean commission rebates if you recently sold your home

3/25/2024

While agents are still sorting out what all this means for their business, the m... view more

Three things that could impact rates this week

3/25/2024

These are the three areas that have the greatest ability to impact rates this we... view more

A few bathroom touches to bring your spring into view

3/22/2024

Instagram can be a great place to gather decor ideas, and the ones...... view more

A calmer day for markets after a turbulent week

3/22/2024

This morning the 10 year note yield began 5 bps lower to 4.21%, MBSs in early ac... view more

Initial Weekly Jobless claims meet expectations

3/21/2024

Initial Weekly Jobless Claims were 210K versus estimates of 215K. The 4 week mov... view more

Preparing for a home renovation with eyes wide open

3/20/2024

A home renovation is often compared to childbirth. Anticipation, excitement, and... view more

Ghosting. The ‘Irish goodbye’ is almost always unwarranted and just plain rude.

3/19/2024

There’s a name for it. That practice of slipping away unnoticed from a gathering... view more

The Bank of Japan raises its key interest rate for first time in 17 years

3/19/2024

February Housing Starts were stronger than expected with an annualized pace of 1... view more

Seismic shift in real estate arrives with NAR settlement

3/18/2024

No doubt about it. The real estate industry just got hit with a massive life cha... view more

Three things that could impact rates this week

3/18/2024

These are the three areas that have the greatest ability to impact rates this we... view more

Don’t be surprised if your lender wants to know why you took time off work

3/15/2024

You got the money together. Your credit score is admirable. And you now know the... view more

March Empire State Manufacturing Index fails to meet expectations

3/15/2024

Inflation just won’t cooperate, continuing to increase. This week CPI and yester... view more

Markets under heavy pressure due to high Producer Price Index

3/14/2024

Headline Feb Producer Price Index (PPI) was DOUBLE market expectations, up 0.6% ... view more

Perks and realities of living in a mobile home

3/13/2024

When Reese Witherspoon’s character in the movie Sweet Home Alabama hears Candice... view more

Realtors and lenders offer insight into the purchase of a ‘unique’ home

3/12/2024

That geodesic dome you see along the edge of the freeway or the house shaped lik... view more

Markets under pressure due to Consumer Price Index

3/12/2024

February Headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) grew at a MOM pace of 0.4% versus ... view more

Springtime open houses and quick decisions

3/11/2024

Things are looking up for real estate lately. Those who report the numbers are t... view more

Three things that could impact rates this week

3/11/2024

These are the three areas that have the greatest ability to impact rates this we... view more

Competing with ‘nepo babies’ as well as cash offers

3/8/2024

“Failure to launch” is an unfair slight to today’s younger first-time homebuyers... view more

The February employment report surprised markets

3/8/2024

February employment at 8:30 am ET this morning pushed rates lower. The unemploym... view more

January trade balance worse than expected

3/7/2024

The total Goods and Services Trade Balance for January was worse than expected, ... view more

Single females lead the way in homeownership in nearly every state

3/6/2024

When Helen Reddy belted out, “I am woman; hear me roar; in numbers too big to ig... view more

Lucky objects? Placing a few in your house can be uplifting

3/5/2024

As the new year quickly deepens into spring months, hopes for sunny weather, goo... view more

Service sector failed to meet expectations for February

3/5/2024

The February ISM Non Manufacturing PMI (Services) which accounts for as much as ... view more

Springtime 2024 is arriving early in some U.S. housing markets

3/4/2024

Ever heard that joke about how you can buy a 5-course steak dinner in Podunk for... view more

Three things that could impact rates this week

3/4/2024

These are the three areas that have the greatest ability to impact rates this we... view more

Buying a home together? It’s more than a mere decision

3/1/2024

Perhaps dating sites should offer their users a list of questions to ask AFTER t... view more

Markets get a boost to end the week

3/1/2024

For two weeks, after the increase in inflation on the CPI report, the main thing... view more

The Fed’s key measure of inflation meets market expectations

2/29/2024

The Fed's key measure of Inflation, Core (ex food and energy) PCE increased by 0... view more

Staying put: not a national pastime

2/28/2024

Why do people move? And what makes them move only a few years after buying a hom... view more

Baby steps are big steps when buying your first home

2/27/2024

Going from renting to buying for the first time? As giddy as it felt to hang you... view more

Ed Eissa

POPULAR POSTS

When a gambling addiction affects ‘home sweet home’

The April Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index

Markets find relief as March PCE meets expectations

Volatility spikes on GDP data

Elegant decor updates need not break the bank

Ushering ‘porch birds’ to a different locale

The Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index met expectations

Never underestimate the value of professional real estate agent representation

Three things that could impact rates this week

Lipstick on a pig? Some flips are a mess without their makeup

Weekly News Roundup 4-19-24

Geopolitical tensions continue to concern markets

Labor data remains strong with low Initial Weekly Jobless Claims

Master Planned Neighborhoods Leave Nothing to Chance

Downsizing after retirement: A decision best made with careful consideration

China’s reported GDP exceeds expectations

Rate cuts in 2024? There’s no ‘there there’ quite yet

Three things that could impact rates this week

The squatting nightmare: what can you do to prevent it?

Markets get some relief ahead of the weekend

Markets get a reprieve on the Producer Price Index

Potential homebuyers: Mum’s the word around a seller or a seller’s agent

California homeowners with large homes sites can now become land barons

Business Optimism slips as markets wait for inflation data

Contradiction of robust job growth and a sluggish housing market isn’t over yet

Three things that could impact rates this week

The latest in real estate fraud: Forgeries expertly aided by computer technology

The March employment data surprises markets

Markets get some support ahead of Big Jobs Friday

Selling a house that comes with bad neighbors

Water in your home: Like water under the bridge or a cut above?

Market volatility remains high as Factory orders exceed expectations

2024 remodeling trends? A new sink instead of a new bathroom

Three things that could impact rates this week

Manufacturing data continues to worsen as Initial Weekly Jobless claims drop

Pile and clutter attack: spring wartime logistics

Great water pressure is no accident

Durable Goods Orders higher than expected

NAR settlement may mean commission rebates if you recently sold your home

Three things that could impact rates this week

A few bathroom touches to bring your spring into view

A calmer day for markets after a turbulent week

Initial Weekly Jobless claims meet expectations

Preparing for a home renovation with eyes wide open

Ghosting. The ‘Irish goodbye’ is almost always unwarranted and just plain rude.

The Bank of Japan raises its key interest rate for first time in 17 years

Seismic shift in real estate arrives with NAR settlement

Three things that could impact rates this week

Don’t be surprised if your lender wants to know why you took time off work

March Empire State Manufacturing Index fails to meet expectations

Markets under heavy pressure due to high Producer Price Index

Perks and realities of living in a mobile home

Realtors and lenders offer insight into the purchase of a ‘unique’ home

Markets under pressure due to Consumer Price Index

Springtime open houses and quick decisions

Three things that could impact rates this week

Competing with ‘nepo babies’ as well as cash offers

The February employment report surprised markets

January trade balance worse than expected

Single females lead the way in homeownership in nearly every state

Lucky objects? Placing a few in your house can be uplifting

Service sector failed to meet expectations for February

Springtime 2024 is arriving early in some U.S. housing markets

Three things that could impact rates this week

Buying a home together? It’s more than a mere decision

Markets get a boost to end the week

The Fed’s key measure of inflation meets market expectations

Staying put: not a national pastime

Baby steps are big steps when buying your first home

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