Tariffs Are Even More Powerful Than You Think
Tommy Desmond • 01.13.2025
For decades, the US maintained some of the world’s lowest tariffs and relied on the WTO to settle disputes. But with forced tech transfers, IP theft, and the WTO effectively sidelined, tariffs are reemerging as America’s main tool—and that could reshape everything we buy.
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased Slightly in December
Mortgage • 01.13.2025
Tommy Desmond
Mortgage credit availability rose in December, with the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) increasing b...
Home Tours Increase, but Sales Remain Sluggish Amid Rising Mortgage Rates
Real Estate • 01.13.2025
Tommy Desmond
While the new year has brought a slight increase in home tours, elevated mortgage rates continue to impact the pace of home sales, according to a r...
Will Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6% in 2025? Insights from Experts
Mortgage • 01.15.2025
Tommy Desmond
The beginning of 2025 has brought a mix of signals for the U.S. economy. While inflation has eased from its peak in 2023, it remains above the Fede...
