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MBS Road Signs 7-31-23 Week of July 24, 2023 in Review It was a jam-packed week, complete with a Fed rate hike, welcome news of cooling inflation, and more evidence that low housing inventory is impacting sales and appreciation. Here are the details: Is the Latest Fed Rate Hike the Last? Inflation Moving Lower Step by Step…

MBS Road Signs 7-24-23 Week of July 17, 2023 in Review Tight housing inventory continues to impact sales, home prices and confidence among home builders. But opportunities remain for buyers to benefit from appreciation gains. Read on for these stories and more. Existing Home Sales Constrained by Tight Supply Home Builder Confidence Edged Higher This Month Can’t…

MBS Road Signs 7-17-23 Week of July 10, 2023 in Review There was welcome news as June brought big drops in consumer and wholesale inflation. Plus, several indexes showed that home prices are appreciating nationwide, providing opportunities right now for buyers to build wealth through homeownership. Read on for these stories and more: Consumer Inflation Makes Meaningful…

MBS Road Signs 7-10-23 Week of July 3, 2023 in Review After the Independence Day fireworks, labor sector reports added some sparks to the markets. Plus, the minutes from the Fed’s latest meeting revealed what might be in store for rate hikes. Read on for these stories and more: Job Numbers Powered by Part-time Workers What Caused…

MBS Road Signs 7-3-23 Week of June 26, 2023 in Review Annual consumer inflation declined in May per the Fed’s favored measure. Plus, the tight supply of existing homes remains a key dynamic in the housing sector, impacting signed contracts and home prices. Read on for details: Inflation Making Slow Progress Lower Tight Inventory Preventing “Housing Demand…

MBS Road Signs 6-20-23 Week of June 19, 2023 in Review Tight inventory continued to impact sales of existing homes last month, while home builders responded with an uptick in construction to help meet buyer demand. Don’t miss these details: Existing Home Sales Edge Higher Even with Tight Inventory Home Builder Confidence Continues to Rise…