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Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of April 15, 2024, in Review:

Despite a pullback in sales and construction, the housing sector is showing signs of strength heading into the spring buying season. Plus, Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave some hints about what may be ahead for rate cuts. Read on for these stories and more:

• Existing Home Sales Slip
• Home Builder Sentiment Holds Steady
• Housing Starts Slide in March
• Rates Higher for Longer
• Continuing Unemployment Claims Remain Above 1.8 Million

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Check out if you have one or more of the most common workflow problems I shared in this community meeting. I bet you do, but listen in to find out. Most importantly, find out what you can do about it. 

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Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of April 8, 2024, in Review:

Inflation has improved significantly after peaking in 2022, but recent hotter-than-expected readings have stalled the progress lower. Here are last week’s headlines: 

• Inflation Progress Stalls
• Wholesale Inflation Better Than Feared
• Continuing Unemployment Claims Top 1.8 Million
• Latest on Small Business Optimism…Or Lack Thereof

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If you ever wanted a bulletproof way to stay connected to your borrowers or potential borrowers, tune in. Learn how to educate your borrowers in the best ways possible to make them and keep them ready for their next mortgage. Larry Bailey and Brian Vieaux talk all about FinLocker and how it is filling a gap that exists in the market today. You need to have reasons to keep in touch with your borrowers outside of just their mortgage. Listen to the recorded conversation to discover what you have been missing. 

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If you rolled out with Encompass® 24.1, watch this replay! Listen to the community about what went great and what is still being figured out after all of the changes. Lots to talk about with desktop and web updates. Watch the replay and join the conversation!

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Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of April 1, 2024, in Review:

Job growth surpassed expectations in March, while home price growth remains strong ahead of the busy spring homebuying season. Read on for these stories and more: 

• March Job Gains Roared in Above Estimates
• Jump in ADP Job Numbers
• Job Openings Flat, Quit Rate Remains Low
• Initial Jobless Claims Reach 2-Month High
• Strong Home Price Growth Continues

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Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of March 25, 2024, in Review:

Progress on the Fed’s preferred inflation measure has stalled, while the latest data on appreciation and signed contracts show strength in the housing sector. Here are the headlines:

• Progress Stalls on Inflation
• Media Mixed Up About Mix of New Home Sales
• More Signed Contracts Despite Higher Rates
• Higher Trend in Home Prices Continues
• Jobless Claims Story Remains the Same

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Using Encompass® Web for your Sales Team requires no additional expense but can bring a world of possible returns and great experiences for your sales team and your borrowers. Check out what you should be doing to allow your sales team to make the most of your complete Encompass® platform.

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Hey everyone, it's Larry Bailey. This is for the Week of March 18, 2024, in Review:

The Fed held rates steady, as anticipated, with their forecasts showing that three cuts are still expected this year. Plus, February saw positive momentum in home sales and construction. Here are the top stories:

-Fed Still Signals Three Rate Cuts in 2024

-Existing Home Sales Hit Highest Level in a Year

-Home Builders Feeling Positive

-Favorable February for Housing Starts

-Slight Decline in Initial Jobless Claims

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Getting ready for a major software update can be daunting and full of anxiety for anyone. Larry reviews what he has found that works for all situations when rolling out any new major software update. He highlights what to have handled for the next Encompass® major update to 24.1 happening on 4/6/2024. Check it out and let us know how you make out with your company.

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