Economist's Commentary: July 2008
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Quick Take: July 31, 2008
July 31, 2008: The weekly data on unemployment claims pointed to a slow job market, while the GDP grew in the second quarter. Find out more.
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Quick Take: July 30, 2008
July 30, 2008: The purchase portion of the mortgage applications index fell 7.8 percent. What does this mean for REALTORS® and consumers? Plus the daily forecast update.
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Perspectives on Gasoline Prices
July 30, 2008: Paying more for gas has impacted many Realtors®. Jed Smith explains what's behind the increase and what it means for the housing market.
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Quick Take: July 29, 2008
July 29, 2008: Today's Quick Take discusses consumer confidence index and the daily forecast update. Read more >
Timing the Market?
July 29, 2008: Danielle Hale discusses home price appreciation and whether timing the market is worthwhile. Read more >
Quick Take: July 28, 2008
July 28, 2008: Today's Quick Take discusses the Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index and the daily forecast update. Read more >
The Housing Stimulus Bill
July 28, 2008: Lawrence Yun discusses the housing stimulus bill and the provisions included to help first-time homebuyers. Read more >
Quick Take: July 25, 2008
July 25, 2008: Today's Quick Take looks at new home sales, durable goods orders, and consumer sentiment. Read more >
The Beige Book
July 25, 2008: Jed Smith discusses the Federal Reserve's Beige Book and why it is important. Read more >
Quick Take: July 24, 2008
July 24, 2008: Today's Quick Take looks at unemployment insurance and the daily forecast update. Read more >
June Existing Home Sales
July 24, 2008: Lawrence Yun discusses the latest Existing Home Sales numbers for June. Read more >
Quick Take: July 23, 2008
July 22, 2008: Today's Quick Take looks at mortgage applications and the daily forecast update. Read more >
Home Sales by Season
July 23, 2008: Lawrence Yun discusses how data are seasonally adjusted and what that means for Realtors®. Read more >
Quick Take: July 22, 2008
July 22, 2008: Today's Quick Take looks at the OFHEO Home Price Index and the daily forecast update. Read more >
Quick Take: July 21, 2008
July 21, 2008: Today's Quick Take focuses on the Chicago Fed National Activity Index, the Leading Economic Index, and the daily forecast update. Read more >
The Price of Life
July 21, 2008: Lawrence Yun discusses the housing market and life expectancy rankings for Hawaii. Read more >
Quick Take, July 18, 2008
July 18, 2008: Today's Quick Take looks at Freddie Mac's Weekly Mortgage Rate Survey and the daily forecast update. Read more >
Quick Take, July 17, 2008
July 17, 2008: Today's Quick Take looks at unemployment insurance claims, housing starts and the daily forecast update. Read more >
Quick Take, July 16, 2008
July 16, 2008: Today's Quick Take looks at weekly mortgage applications, industrial production, consumer price inflation and the daily forecast update. Read more >
Bottom's Up?
July 15, 2008: Lawrence Yun discusses the possibility that housing market woes could be nearing an end. Read more >
Quick Take, July 15, 2008
July 15, 2008: Today's Quick Take looks at retail sales, the Producer Price Index, and the daily forecast update. Read more >
Employment Trends: an Economy Running in Two Directions
July 14, 2008: Ken Fears discusses the latest employment figures trends. Read more >
Quick Take, July 14, 2008
Today's Quick Take looks at support for Fannie and Freddie, and the daily forecast update. Read more >
Quick Take: July 11, 2008
July 11, 2008: Today's Quick Take focuses on international trade, the Consumer Sentiment Index, and the daily forecast update. Read more >
Anecdotal Stories
July 10, 2008: Lawrence Yun shares more local stories from Realtors® all across the country. Read more >
Quick Take: July 10, 2008
July 10, 2008: Today's Quick Take looks at unemployment insurance claims and the daily forecast update. Read more >
Fannie and Freddie Troubles
July 10, 2008: Lawrence Yun discusses the latest Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac woes in a concise Q&A format. Read more >
Quick Take: July 9, 2008
July 9, 2008: Today's Quick Take discusses the weekly mortgage applications, the 10-year Treasury yield, and the daily forecast update. Read more >
Quick Take: July 8, 2008
July 8, 2008: Today's Quick Take looks at the pending home sales index release, wholesale inventory, and the daily forecast update. Read more >
May Pending Home Sales and Forecast
July 8, 2008: Chief Economist Lawrence Yun discusses the latest Pending Home Sales Index and Forecast release. Read more >
Quick Take: July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008: Today's Quick Take discusses oil prices and the daily forecast update. Read more >
Quick Take: July 3, 2008
July 3, 2008: Today's Quick Take looks at the employment report, unemployment insurance claims, the ISM Index and the daily forecast update. Read more >
Soft Data from REALTOR® Members
July 3, 2008: Chief Economist Lawrence Yun discusses some findings from our recent market assessment survey. Read more >
Home Prices Rising?
July 2, 2008: Managing Director of Quantitative Research Jed Smith takes a look at recent home prices. Read more >
Quick Take: July 2, 2008
July 2, 2008: Today's Quick Take discusses the ADP Employment Report, mortgage applications, and the daily forecast update. Read more >
Quick Take: July 1, 2008
July 1, 2008: Today's Quick Take touches on construction spending, the ISM index, the 10-year Treasury note, and the daily forecast update. Read more >
College Graduates on the Move
July 1, 2008: Chief Economist Lawrence Yun discusses the benefits of drawing these young talented people to your area. Read more >
