
ICE raids strain homebuilder labor, cycle times, and bank lines
ICE arrests rose from 32,545 in May to 49,571 in July; homebuilders cite delays, higher bids, and missed closings in some markets

Why mortgage rates barely budged after jobs report beat estimates
A lot is priced into the markets now, as the bond market did the heavy lifting for the Fed

Pulte says FHFA weighing bi-merge, single credit report
FHFA opens door to VantageScore for all lenders

August payrolls rise 162,000, Fed rate hike odds in focus
Construction added 22,000 jobs, real estate lost 3,200, and economists pointed to inflation as the next catalyst.


