GREENWAY BLOG

22 May 2026

MarketMinute | Are rising rates diminishing demand?

  Last month's Fed minutes showed officials are no longer considering policy rate cutes but instead are weighing rate hikes as inflation moves higher.   Applications for unemployment benefits remained low last week, signaling layoffs are still relatively limited despite recent job cut announcements.   Economists expect inflation to worsen in the coming months, with consumer prices projected to rise as much as 6% in the second quarter.   Builder sentiment edged higher in May despite rising rates, economic uncertainty, and high construction costs.  ...

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15 May 2026

MarketMinute | Inventory is slowly rising

Wholesale prices posted their largest annual gain in over 3 years in April, pointing to rising inflation pressures from higher supply costs. Consumer prices rose faster than expected in April to the highest levels in 3 years as increased energy costs added to growing inflation concerns. Consumers kept spending in April despite sharply higher gas prices, with retail sales rising for a 3rd straight month. Existing home sales edged up less than expected in April as high mortgage rates and affordability...

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8 May 2026

MarketMinute | Rates and new home sales improve

ADP reports private payrolls rose 109K in April, up from 61K in March and well above expectations, signaling labor market strength. The New York Fed found lower-income consumers are cutting spending to offset higher gas prices. Wealthier households have changed habits little.  The JOLTS report shows a 3.5% growth in the hiring rate for March, the best since May 2024. The rate had fallen near pandemic levels in February. Constrained supply of existing homes and modest rate improvement pushed new...

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1 May 2026

MarketMinute | Housing starts and listings are up!

  The economy expanded at a 2% pace in the 1st quarter of 2026, showing modest growth following the 43-day government shutdown last fall. Jobless claims fell last week to the lowest level since 1969, a sign that job cut announcements have not yet meaningfully translated into layoffs.  The Fed left its policy rate unchanged at this week's meeting, but some members signaled that rate cuts are no longer more likely than hikes.   Single-family housing starts jumped to a 13-month...

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29 April 2026

Why This Spring Could Be a Smart Time to Buy

  As the spring market heats up, many buyers are finding something they haven’t seen in years: more opportunity. After a long stretch of limited inventory, rising home prices, and affordability concerns, today’s housing market may be beginning to shift in a way that gives buyers more flexibility and confidence. From more homes hitting the market to moderating price growth and improved affordability, this season is creating new possibilities for homebuyers — while still offering strong opportunities for sellers. What’s Giving Buyers More Power This Spring? A few key market trends are helping buyers regain leverage in today’s...

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