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Weekend Talking Points - 'Lower'

Last week, the market decided it didn’t believe the strong January BLS jobs report — especially not in light of the huge revisions to the full-year 2025 numbers. Then on Friday we got a big drop in the January CPI (inflation). Net result: US treasury yields moved sharply lower and mortgage rates followed.
John Smith
February 20, 2026
5 min read

FAQ: What's better: buying or renting?

It depends on your personal situation, but buying a home offers long-term stability, wealth creation, and tax advantages – benefits that renting doesn’t provide.
John Smith
February 17, 2026
5 min read

Jobs Data Needs Closer Look, Annual Inflation Eases

January’s Jobs Report warrants a closer look, inflation data was encouraging, and existing home sales slowed to start the year.
John Smith
February 17, 2026
5 min read
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February 19, 2026

Jobs Data Needs Closer Look, Annual Inflation Eases

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.
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February 9, 2026

Mortgage Market News: Labor Market Loses Momentum

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.
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February 5, 2026

Inside the Data: November 2025 Case-Shiller Index

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.
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