A stronger-than-expected jobs report contrasted with other signs of a cooling labor market, creating a mixed picture overall. While the headline jobs data came in strong, underlying details raised questions, and ADP employment figures added to the uncertainty with mixed signals. Additional labor market reports pointed to softer trends, suggesting some cooling beneath the surface. At the same time, home values continued to show resilience, rising for the sixth consecutive month.

Homeownership has always been one of the most powerful ways to build wealth. Even in a shifting market, the long-term opportunity hasn’t changed. Find out why getting in the market matters more than timing it perfectly.

It was a quieter week for economic data, with markets driven more by uncertainty around the conflict in Iran and swings in oil prices. Meanwhile, labor market reports showed some signals on hiring trends, with ADP indicating sluggish job growth and jobless claims hinting at a growing gig economy.

For the second straight meeting, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, though not without internal debate. Housing activity showed mixed signals, with new home sales dropping and builders remaining cautious while pending home sales inched higher, as recent weather disruptions impacted parts of the country. At the same time, wholesale inflation came in hotter than expected alongside updates on unemployment.

In this episode of On the Highway, Scot Gale shares how he broke into the mortgage industry in 2020 and quickly built a purchase-focused business grounded in discipline and continuous learning.

The MBS Highway National Housing Index rose 4 points in March 2026, climbing from 43 in February to 47. A year ago, the index stood at 45. The spring seasonal upswing continues to build, with the buyer activity sub-index crossing into expansion territory for the first time since May 2024.

On this episode of On the Highway, Shelly Williams breaks down the latest economic signals impacting housing, including a weaker-than-expected February jobs report, mixed ADP data, and other indicators pointing to a cooling labor market. She also explains why home price forecasts remain strong nationwide and how these trends could create new opportunities for buyers.

In this episode of On the Highway, Shelly Williams covers the latest home price data highlighting the value of homeownership, as buyer activity continues to support home values. She also breaks down how wholesale inflation ran hot in January and why that matters for rates, and explains how gig work may be masking labor market strain, showing that unemployment filings don’t tell the full story.

In this episode of On the Highway, Scott Brixen breaks down the December 2025 Case-Shiller Home Price Index and explains why the modest 1.3% year-over-year headline is missing the bigger picture. While much of the media is focused on slowing annual growth, the more meaningful story is that price appreciation is accelerating again as mortgage rates fall.

Last week, the government released delayed reports on home construction, home sales, GDP, and the Fed’s preferred inflation measure, PCE, following last fall’s shutdown. \

The January’s Jobs Report came in strong on the surface, though the underlying details deserve a closer look. Inflation data provided some encouragement, with annual inflation easing to an eight-month low. Existing home sales slowed to start 2026, signaling a softer beginning to the year in housing. The latest data also included updates on consumer spending and unemployment, rounding out a mixed but informative start to the year.

In this episode, we unpack the latest economic signals, with signs that the labor market is cooling while national home price forecasts continue to move higher.

In this episode of On the Highway, Scott Brixen breaks down the November 2025 Case-Shiller Home Price Index and explains why the headline year-over-year growth number is missing the real story. While the media is focused on modest annual gains, a deeper look shows that lower mortgage rates are driving renewed price momentum across much of the country.

In this episode, Shelly Williams walks through a week packed with market-moving headlines, including President Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair, the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady at its first meeting of the year with two dissenting votes, and new home price data showing renewed national strength supported by buyer demand. She also breaks down the latest labor and inflation updates and what they may signal for interest rates and the housing market moving forward.

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In this episode of On the Highway, Luke Carrender shares his journey into the mortgage industry and what’s kept him passionate since starting in 2017. After transitioning from a finance and bookkeeping background, Luke found purpose in helping people achieve homeownership.

The Fed’s preferred inflation measure came in as expected, while winter weather and the holidays slowed momentum in signed housing contracts.

Inflation data aligned with expectations in December, while lower interest rates have helped lift home sales.

The MBS Highway National Housing Index saw a solid rebound in January 2026, rising 7 points from December to 34. A year ago, the index stood at 36. Lower mortgage rates are beginning to support transaction activity and put modest upward pressure on prices.

The labor market continues to show signs of softening, while new home construction lost steam last fall.

Listen as Scott Brixen breaks down the latest Case-Shiller home price data and explains why it’s considered the gold standard for measuring home price appreciation. He touches on emerging shifts in the market, why the national headlines don’t tell the whole story, and what the latest trends could signal as we head into 2026.

Pending Home Sales and home price gains came in stronger than expected, while unemployment claims fell below forecasts.

Delayed government data shows the economy grew faster than expected in Q3, while the gig economy continues to influence unemployment claims. Here’s a look at the key highlights.

Delayed government data showed inflation cooled more than forecasted, while the job market showed signs of softening. In housing news, sales ticked higher as inventory declined.

The Fed just cut rates again, but the bigger story may be who’s sitting at the table in 2026. On this episode, we explore what the latest Fed decision and upcoming committee shifts could mean for interest rates next year.