Pending Home Sales Down Slightly in January

Brad Beckett

Published on: 02/03/2026

Pending home sales fell 0.8% in January while inventory remains tight. Discover what the 70.9 index reading means for real estate investors, pricing pressure, affordability, and future deal strategy.

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ADP National Employment Report – January 2026

Brad Beckett

Published on: 16/02/2026

22K jobs lost. Wages up 4.5%. Job growth nearly cut in half vs 2024. Strong on the surface. Slowing underneath. Smart investors don’t react to headlines. They study the signals. Position early. Protect margins.

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