Articles by Jason Waugh

RE Market Pulse – Week of January 19, 2025

Sales just hit a 3-year high and a new federal proposal could make down payments much easier using 401(k) funds. While inflation remains a factor,...

RE Market Pulse – Week of January 12, 2025

Mortgage rates just hit a 3-year low following a $200B federal directive. Combined with a cooling labor market and rising affordability, 2026 is...

RE Market Pulse – Week of January 5, 2026

Pending sales are up, mortgage rates hit a 15-month low of 6.15%, and home price growth is the slowest since 2012.

RE Market Pulse – Week of December 29, 2025

Mortgage rates dipped to 6.18%, purchase demand has grown for 19 weeks straight, and new bipartisan legislation is moving to tackle the supply crisis.

RE Market Pulse – Week of December 22, 2025

Home sales are up for the 3rd month, inflation is cooling, and home prices remain resilient. These shifts offer new strategic opportunities for...

RE Market Pulse – Week of December 15, 2025

The Fed delivered its third rate cut, fueling a massive 60% surge in mortgage activity. The national homeownership rate is also inching up. This is a...