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Week of June 30, 2025 in Review

Mixed messages are swirling in the latest job market data. What does it all mean? Read on for key details on job gains, openings, unemployment and more inside.

• Strong June Jobs Report Reinforces Fed Caution
• Private Payrolls Decline in June
• May Job Openings Rise Unexpectedly
• Continuing Unemployment Claims Edge Closer to 2 Million
• Family Hack of the Week
• What to Look for This Week

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Your borrower’s first ‘real’ step begins here—and we want to ensure it’s seamless, compliant, and efficient. Let’s walk through how to create a frictionless onboarding experience.

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Week of June 23, 2025 in Review

The Fed's preferred inflation gauge exceeded expectations in May. Meanwhile, the housing market saw soft home sales, although annual home prices continued their rise in April. Continue reading for more details and analysis.

• Inflation Update: Key Measure Slightly Higher Than Expected
• Existing Home Sales Remain Sluggish in May
• New Home Sales Slow
• Annual Home Price Growth Decelerates, But Remains Solid
• Other Economic Highlights
• Family Hack of the Week
• What to Look for This Week

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Week of June 16, 2025 in Review

Due to ongoing economic uncertainty, the Federal Reserve has decided to keep its benchmark Federal Funds Rate unchanged. This environment has also contributed to a slowdown in both the construction and retail sectors. Additionally, unemployment claims are trending higher. Read on for further analysis and details.

• Fed Remains Cautious, Holds Rates Steady
• Home Builder Confidence Falls Further in June
• Housing Starts and Permits Reach Lowest Levels of 2025
• Retail Sales Sluggish in May
• Unemployment Claims Indicate Cracks in the Labor Market
• Family Hack of the Week
• What to Look for This Week

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Before a loan even becomes an application, there are critical checkpoints that make the rest of the process smoother. Let’s uncover how to align borrower expectations and build confidence from the start.

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Larry Bailey kicked off a 12-part series on mastering Encompass® for mortgage operations. This session focused on capturing and managing leads with Consumer Connect—covering custom forms, mobile optimization, co-branding, and automated workflows. Watch the replay to learn how to convert more leads and streamline your process—without third-party tools.

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Week of May 19, 2025 in Review

Housing showed mixed signals in April, with existing home closings disappointing while new home contracts hit a three-year high. Job market data revealed similar contrasts: new unemployment claims remained low, but ongoing claims reached their second highest level since late 2021. Continue reading for more details.

• Existing Home Sales Sink to 7-Month Low
• New Home Sales Surge Past Expectations
• Continuing Unemployment Claims Exceed 1.9 Million
• Family Hack of the Week
• What to Look for This Week

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This week, we dug into how to build and manage a help desk that actually helps—not just resolve issues, but train your team, uncover trends, and streamline workflows. We shared why defining your help desk's scope and hours is critical, how to create smart intake forms and escalation workflows, and how to use AI to identify common support patterns. We also discussed tiered support, searchable knowledge bases, and the metrics that matter most.

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