4.9% 3Q Economic Growth Strongest in 2 Years

The economy more than doubled from its 2Q growth rate of 2.1% – but inflation also dropped to 2.4%. Some economists think 3Q is the high water mark before a slowdown.

HUD’s FHA Tools Now Require Two-Factor Authorization

To boost security, HUD Homestore and other loan tools will require users to prove their identity. HUD will send a code to registered devices that users must confirm.

Surviving the Shift to a Skills-Based Market

Follow up until people “buy, die or file a restraining order,” says one RE coach – and basic skills aren’t enough to succeed in today’s rapidly changing market.

3-Day Winning Streak Ends as Mortgage Rates Jump

Just when it looked like something new and different might be happening in the mortgage rate world, the market is quickly back to its old ways.   After cresting 8.0% last week for a top tier 30yr fixed rate, the average lender was as low as 7.90% yesterday.  24 hours later and most of