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Mortgage Market News
Annual Inflation Readings Accelerate
Consumer and wholesale inflation moved higher in November, while the latest unemployment filings also surprised to the upside.
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Talking Points
Weekend Talking Points - 'Merry'
After two bumpy years of around 4 million units in existing home sales, the two big questions for 2025 are: 1) will mortgage rates finally follow the Fed Funds Rate lower?, and 2) will they drop enough to get demand (and supply) back to normal?
MBS Highway Housing Index
December 2024 MBS Highway Housing Index
Following a big drop in November, the MBS Highway Housing Index rose one point in December as the recent surge in bond yields and mortgage rates partially reversed course.
Webinars
December 2, 2024
Mortgage Market Update with Bob Broeksmit
Watch as special guest Bob Broeksmit, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, joins MBS Highway to deliver a timely market update heading into the new year. Plus, you’ll hear important insights about the latest developments on the NAR commission lawsuit, home price and activity forecasts for 2025, regulatory updates to note, and more!
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October 25, 2024
Beyond Pricing: Leveraging Your Reputation to Win More Deals with Tyler Osby
In this engaging webinar, Tyler Osby and special guest Tim Braheem join MBS Highway to discuss actionable strategies you can use to win more business on reputation than you ever will on rates. Plus, you’ll learn why your online reputation matters, how consumer decision making is changing, and what you can do to build your reputation.
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September 17, 2024
Unlocking Tax Savings: Proven IRS Strategies for 2024 and Beyond
Watch this insightful webinar with Michael Wall and Steve Snowden as they unveil the powerful IRS strategies that have helped wealthy families reduce their taxes. They will demystify key sections of the IRS code and reveal layered tactics to maximize your tax savings in 2024 and well into the future.
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Podcasts
December 20, 2024
Why Waiting on Mortgage Rates Could Cost Your Clients More
In today's episode, Megan Anderson illustrates the urgency of not waiting for lower mortgage rates before purchasing a home.
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December 20, 2024
Mortgage Market Update with Bob Broeksmit
Listen as special guest Bob Broeksmit, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, joins MBS Highway to deliver a timely market update heading into the new year. Plus, you’ll hear important insights about the latest developments on the NAR commission lawsuit, home price and activity forecasts for 2025, regulatory updates to note, and more!
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December 20, 2024
The Power of Gratitude in the Face of Adversity with Barry Habib
In this week's episode of On the Highway, Megan Anderson sits down with Barry Habib for an incredibly personal and inspiring conversation. Known for his market insights, Barry shares a deeply emotional journey through his cancer diagnosis and treatment, offering a candid look at the challenges and triumphs he's faced along the way. From grappling with life-altering news to finding strength in gratitude and purpose, Barry’s story is a powerful testament to resilience. Tune in for lessons on perseverance, faith, and the profound impact of hope in the face of adversity.
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