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03 2026 January
Happy New Year!
This week was shortened due to the New Years holiday, but we still have some important economic news. We received the Pending Home Sales report, as well as two important home price reports...
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01 2026 January
How to Buy a House When You Are Self-Employed
Buying a home can be overwhelming, especially if you are self-employed. Unlike W-2 employees, self-employed borrowers often have variable income or multiple revenue streams that...
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27 2025 December
GDP Soars High Like Santa
Since it is Christmas time and New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, our team at Sunrise Economix wants to give you a quick summary and news of the week for those...
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20 2025 December
Gimme Shelter
Jobs Report Shows Labor Market Softening This week saw two big reports. The first was the much-anticipated and long-awaited Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Jobs Report for October and November. The combination...
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18 2025 December
FHA vs. Conventional Loans: Which One is Right for You?
Choosing the right mortgage is one of the most important financial decisions you will make as a homebuyer. Two of the most common options are...
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13 2025 December
Federal Reserve Cuts, but Dissension in the Ranks
Fed Delivers Expected Rate Cut At the conclusion of their meeting on Wednesday, the Federal Reserve (Fed) cut the Federal Funds Rate target by another 0.25%. This was expected, and markets didn’t react...
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06 2025 December
December Fed Rate Cut Likely
Fed Policy Outlook, Rate Cut Likely My, how two weeks can change expectations! Two weeks ago, the Federal Reserve (Fed) indicated that a rate cut would not be likely without the...
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04 2025 December
Why You Should Schedule a Year-End Mortgage Review
Many homeowners look over their finances as the year wraps up, but the mortgage often gets overlooked. A simple year-end mortgage review can help you...
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25 2025 November
FHFA Announces New Conforming Loan Limits for 2026
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced new loan limits for 2026, which will provide more flexibility to homebuyers in high-cost areas. These are...
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