Unemployment Edges Down to 3.7%
The U.S. added 199,000 jobs in November, and the unemployment rate fell slightly to 3.7%, according to the latest Employment...
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Mortgage Rates Hover Near 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) decreased for the sixth straight week, from last week’s average of 7.22% to an average...
Falling Inflation Could Lead to Fed Cutting Rates
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, maintained by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), tracks prices, consumer spending and fluctuations...
Consumer Confidence Sees Unexpected Rise in November
Consumer confidence increased from 99.1 in October to 102 in November, breaking a three month streak of decreases, according to...
Consumer Sentiment Continues to Fall in November
Consumer sentiment dropped 3.9% in November, according to data from the University of Michigan. “While this marks the fourth consecutive...
IRS Releases Tax Inflation Adjustments for Tax Year 2024
The Internal Revenue Service has announced the annual inflation adjustments for the tax year 2024 for more than 60 tax...
Consumer Price Index Stagnates in October
Inflation stagnated in October, following a summer of increases. After the recent pause in rate hikes from the Fed, this...
Mortgage Rates May Well Rise Again, Fed Chair Powell Warns
At an International Monetary Fund research conference held Nov. 9 in Washington, D.C., Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that...
Job Growth Cools With U.S. Economy Adding 150,000 Jobs in October
Total nonfarm payroll growth increased by 150,000 in October, and the unemployment rate changed little, increasing 3.9% over last month’s...
The Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged
Interest rates will not see a hike, nor any decrease, this week, according to the latest press conference from the...
How to Host a Successful Open House in Winter
The winter months create some unique challenges for holding an open house, and preparation for these cold or snowy days is important for success. Read more.
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