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Is the Fed behind the curve with this labor market?

In 2022, I argued that the Federal Reserve won’t pivot until the labor market breaks. This means that the Fed will need to create such a slowdown in the labor market that nobody will question their action when they pivot. This is what I call the “cover cuts”  policy. After today’s jobs report and the…

Boston small team jumps to Coldwell Banker from Compass

Compass’s loss is Coldwell Banker Realty’s gain. The Boston-based Bell Petrini Group has affiliated with Coldwell Banker’s Back Bay office. The group is led by Katherine Bell and Maddy Petrini, who are bringing three team members with them. The group was previously affiliated with Compass. The Bell Petrini Group has more than 20 years of…

Mortgage rates haven’t budged after the jobs report 

Mortgage rates remained flat following a jobs report on Friday that continued to show a cooling labor market. Mortgage rate pricing for homebuyers hasn’t changed significantly as lenders have already priced in a Federal Reserve rate cut of 25 basis points (bps) that is expected later this month, loan originators told HousingWire.  Kevin Leibowitz, president…

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