AirDNA data showed that just before the NFL championship game in February, just over half of all short-term rentals were booked, down from 80% in previous years. The reason, and also the newest word in the housing industry? The “Airbnbust.” This week’s edition, another Fed rate hike, the highs and lows of great rates, and […]
Read moreMarch 27, 2023
It’s been a week of major headlines – February inflation numbers were released, the federal government stepped in to halt a widespread bank run and the 68-team NCAA basketball tournament tipped off in Dayton, Ohio. Fuel Up! 🚀 FHFA DTI LLPA Updates: DELAYED!Recently, we made loan-level pricing adjustments from the FHFA effective for new locks […]
Read moreMarch 20, 2023
Our clocks “spring forward” this Saturday evening – change your clocks and check your smoke detector batteries! In this edition, a recap of Friday’s jobs report, what to expect in the real estate market as we hit purchase season and more! Fuel Up! 🚀 From The Moon To The Courtroom Frequent emoji users, beware! Recent […]
Read moreMarch 13, 2023
Wondering what to do with all of those pictures and videos of your pet?! Now’s the time to become a petfluencer in a brand-new home! Fuel Up! 🚀 2023 Winter WordsDictionary.com has released some new words that are being used thus far in 2023! A few highlights from the release: – Petfluencer: noun. a person who gains a large […]
Read moreMarch 06, 2023
Everything old is new again, and that could mean cash in your pocket! An unopened first-generation iPhone recently sold for over $64k at an auction! This week, we look at housing cost reductions, Gen Z homeownership goals and more! Fuel Up! 🚀 FHA Announces Mortgage Insurance Premium Cut The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has announced a 30 basis […]
Read moreFebruary 27, 2023
Headed to Bali soon? Why not drop $7,000 per night on a luxury villa made from a former private jet? We’re assuming there are more meal options than chicken or fish. In this week’s edition: a breakdown of this week’s economic news, how football can predict economic trends and a chance to catch up on IGNITE […]
Read moreFebruary 20, 2023
It’s never too early to think about where you’ll host next year’s party for the big game. How about Jennifer Lopez’s $42.5M estate? Shocking estimates for this weekend’s big game, purchase season visualized and more in this week’s edition! Fuel Up! 🚀 The biggest football game of the year is tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. ET! The […]
Read moreFebruary 13, 2023
Tom Brady retired (again) from the NFL on Thursday, but some aren’t so sure. Could it just be a publicity stunt for his new movie? This week’s edition includes a breakdown of the week’s economic news, a potential investment opportunity in dirty water and how to join Monday’s IGNITE Live. Fuel Up! 🚀 Jobs Friday! January’s Jobs […]
Read moreFebruary 06, 2023
This week’s edition includes the next IGNITE Live date, ChatGPT’s latest exploits and an in-depth look at Gen Z’s 2023 financial aspirations. Fuel Up! 🚀 A Trillion Dollar Coin?A bizarre loophole in U.S. code allows the Treasury Secretary to mint new platinum coins in any denomination. So could the U.S. mint a new coin, deposit […]
Read moreJanuary 30, 2023
Rest assured that no extraordinary measures were taken to deliver this email like were taken by the Department of the Treasury to avoid a debt ceiling disaster this week. In this edition, housing starts close out a rough 2022, 3D printing enters the housing market and what to make of the debt ceiling conversation. Fuel […]
Read moreJanuary 23, 2023