GREENWAY BLOG

8 May 2026

MarketMinute | Rates and new home sales improve

ADP reports private payrolls rose 109K in April, up from 61K in March and well above expectations, signaling labor market strength. The New York Fed found lower-income consumers are cutting spending to offset higher gas prices. Wealthier households have changed habits little.  The JOLTS report shows a 3.5% growth in the hiring rate for March, the best since May 2024. The rate had fallen near pandemic levels in February. Constrained supply of existing homes and modest rate improvement pushed new...

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1 May 2026

MarketMinute | Housing starts and listings are up!

  The economy expanded at a 2% pace in the 1st quarter of 2026, showing modest growth following the 43-day government shutdown last fall. Jobless claims fell last week to the lowest level since 1969, a sign that job cut announcements have not yet meaningfully translated into layoffs.  The Fed left its policy rate unchanged at this week's meeting, but some members signaled that rate cuts are no longer more likely than hikes.   Single-family housing starts jumped to a 13-month...

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29 April 2026

Why This Spring Could Be a Smart Time to Buy

  As the spring market heats up, many buyers are finding something they haven’t seen in years: more opportunity. After a long stretch of limited inventory, rising home prices, and affordability concerns, today’s housing market may be beginning to shift in a way that gives buyers more flexibility and confidence. From more homes hitting the market to moderating price growth and improved affordability, this season is creating new possibilities for homebuyers — while still offering strong opportunities for sellers. What’s Giving Buyers More Power This Spring? A few key market trends are helping buyers regain leverage in today’s...

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17 April 2026

MarketMinute | Find Out Who's Planning To Sell Soon

Initial jobless claims fell to 207K last week, down 11K from the prior week and the largest single-week drop since February. Core inflation held at just 0.2% month over month in March and 2.6% year over year, even as headline CPI jumped 0.9% on an energy price spike.  Consumer sentiment hit a record low of 47.6 in April's preliminary reading, driven by energy costs and conflict concerns. Builder confidence slipped to 34 in April, but the share of builders cutting prices eased to 36% and average...

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13 April 2026

Home Equity Loan vs. Cash-Out Refinance: Which Option Makes More Sense?

  Thinking about renovating your kitchen, paying down high-interest debt, or covering a big expense like college tuition? If you’ve built equity in your home, you may already be sitting on a valuable financial resource. Two common ways to access that equity are a home equity loan and a cash-out refinance. Both can get you the cash you need—but they work differently, and the better option depends on your personal goals. Let’s walk through the basics so you can make a more informed decision.   Understanding the Basics Before comparing options, it helps to know how these loans are structured: Lien : This simply...

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