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Fed rate actions and home price movement – Markets in a Minute

A quick look at the markets for the week ending May 3, 2024 ‌  The Fed kept its policy rate unchanged at this week’s FOMC meeting but kept alive hopes for …

May Update Highlights

Cromford Market Update with Tina Tamboer, Senior Analyst | The Cromford Report ™ Supply15,832+37.7% YOYDemand79.6Accepted Contracts 1736– 7.8% YOYbest weekly opening since May 23Days On Market At Contract26-2 YOY Median …

The Bison Brief

Stay informed with our latest edition of The Bison Brief from Stuart Crawford, Bison Ventures CEO! ????Here are some key insights: ▪️ Increased activity in March and April compared to …

The Bison Brief

Is Now the Right Time to Refinance? Stay informed with our latest edition of The Bison Brief from Stuart Crawford, Bison Ventures CEO! ????

April Update Highlights

Cromford Market Update with Tina Tamboer, Senior Analyst | The Cromford Report ™ Supply29% below normal, up 3 points over the past 30 daysDemand20% below normal, flat over the past …

Homeowners Plan to Stay Put How Long?

A quick look at the markets for the week ending March 15, 2024 ‌  30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Movement In an FHFA pilot program announced last week, some homeowners will …

Luck of the Irish? The Job Market’s Got a Bit of Blarney

Top of the day to you! I hope this email finds you in good spirits and ready for a bit of St. Patrick’s Day cheer, because boy, do we have …

March Update Highlights

Cromford Market Update with Tina Tamboer, Senior Analyst | The Cromford Report ™ Supply32% below normal, up 4 points over the past 30 daysDemand20% below normal, up 4 points over …