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October 4, 2022 – October 4th. Every year we ask the same question – what will the next phase look like?

Economic Commentary October 4th. What is the importance of October 4th? Well for one thing, I was born on October 4th in 1952 — and I will let you do the math. As I go past this personal milestone, I realize that I have been writing this economic commentary for over half of these years. And all the while, it...” Read More

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September 27, 2022 – They Did Not Stop Talking. The Federal Reserve raised short-term rates by 0.75%.

Economic Commentary They Did Not Stop Talking. Well, the Federal Reserve raised short-term rates by 0.75%. This was not a surprise, as predictions for a 0.75% increase had been circulating for more than a month. And there were so many speeches and statements by Fed members delivering tough talk about how they were going to stay the course against inflation...” Read More

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September 20, 2022 – For more than the past month, the members of the Federal Reserve Board have been talking tough against inflation.

Economic Commentary Time For Talking to End. For more than the past month, the members of the Federal Reserve Board have been talking tough against inflation. This talk has caused long-term rates to rise in anticipation of Fed activity in the coming months. Statements such as “raising rates and keeping them high as long as it takes until inflation is...” Read More

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September 13, 2022 – Since we could not decide as to whether we are in a recession right now, many have adopted the term “housing recession” instead.

Economic Commentary Housing and Recessions. Since we could not decide as to whether we are in a recession right now, many have adopted the term “housing recession” instead. While we are not sure what constitutes a housing recession, we really need to view today’s real estate market in terms of where the market is coming from. Certainly, the past few...” Read More

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September 6, 2022 – Inflation cooled a bit last month and some – but not all – economic reports have been indicating that the economy is slowing down.

Economic Commentary So, How Was Labor Day? We certainly hope that the holiday weekend was relaxing and enjoyed by all. As we pointed out last week, the early release of the August employment data made this past weekend a Labor Day event in more ways than one. While many of us relaxed and enjoyed the last “unofficial” weekend of summer,...” Read More

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August 30, 2022 – Speaking of Jobs. This week we get an early look at the August jobs picture because the release comes before Labor Day.

Economic Commentary Speaking of Jobs. Last week we pondered the employment situation. This week we get an early look at the August jobs picture because the release comes before Labor Day. Thus, this weekend coming up will be referred to as Labor Day weekend for more than one reason. While we are very curious as to whether the strong job...” Read More

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August 23, 2022 – What’s With The Employment Situation? July was a very important month with regard to the growth of jobs.

Economic Commentary What’s With The Employment Situation? July was a very important month with regard to the growth of jobs. Not only did the economy add a significant number of jobs – much more than expected – but also, we have now recovered all the jobs lost during the pandemic. The 3.5% unemployment rate is the level we were at...” Read More

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August 16, 2022 – The New Game Show. There is a new game show in town. It is called—Is it a Recession?

Economic Commentary The New Game Show. There is a new game show in town. It is called—Is it a Recession? This show is being played by many—market analysts, the man on the street and certainly those who are in the real estate industry. The classic definition of a recession is two negative quarters of growth in a row. We have...” Read More

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August 9, 2022 – Dog Days of Summer. In a normal year, the real estate markets die down during what we call the “dog days of summer.”

Economic Commentary Dog Days of Summer. In a normal year, the real estate markets die down during what we call the “dog days of summer.” The issue is, we have not had anything akin to a normal year in quite a few years. Low interest rates, the pandemic and the ensuing real estate boom eliminated seasonality from the equation. So,...” Read More

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August 2, 2022 – So How Did We Do in July? At the beginning of the month, we promised plenty of fireworks – after the 4th of July.

Economic Commentary So How Did We Do in July? At the beginning of the month, we promised plenty of fireworks – after the 4th of July. It was certainly a busy month of events and economic data. And that does not even include baseball’s All-Star game and the continuing war in Ukraine, which has turned into a battle of attrition....” Read More

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October 4, 2022 – October 4th. Every year we ask the same question – what will the next phase look like?

September 27, 2022 – They Did Not Stop Talking. The Federal Reserve raised short-term rates by 0.75%.

September 20, 2022 – For more than the past month, the members of the Federal Reserve Board have been talking tough against inflation.

September 13, 2022 – Since we could not decide as to whether we are in a recession right now, many have adopted the term “housing recession” instead.

September 6, 2022 – Inflation cooled a bit last month and some – but not all – economic reports have been indicating that the economy is slowing down.

August 30, 2022 – Speaking of Jobs. This week we get an early look at the August jobs picture because the release comes before Labor Day.

August 23, 2022 – What’s With The Employment Situation? July was a very important month with regard to the growth of jobs.

August 16, 2022 – The New Game Show. There is a new game show in town. It is called—Is it a Recession?

August 9, 2022 – Dog Days of Summer. In a normal year, the real estate markets die down during what we call the “dog days of summer.”

August 2, 2022 – So How Did We Do in July? At the beginning of the month, we promised plenty of fireworks – after the 4th of July.

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