Large Number of Job Losses in February Roil Economy
In a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on March 6, the U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in ...
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Upbeat Jobs Report for September; Unemployment Edges Higher
In a delayed report on job growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Nov. 20, U.S. employers added ...
FHA Applications Rise Despite Government Shutdown
As the government shutdown limits activity in many markets, mortgage applications continue to drop for the second consecutive week, aligning ...
Refinance Mortgages Make Up Over 60% of All Applications
After last week’s major uptick in mortgage loan applications, borrower activity remains high. Yet, despite a slowly falling 30-year fixed ...
Mortgage Applications Grow Nearly 30% Before Fed Rate Decision
As mortgage rates reached their lowest level in a year this past week, demand for housing experienced a major jump ...
August Jobs Report Shows Slowdown, Increasing Odds of Rate Cut
In a September 5 report on job growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. employers added only 22,000 ...
Upbeat New Jobs Report in June Leaves Housing in ‘Holding Pattern’
In a highly anticipated report on job growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on July 3, U.S. employers added ...
Employment Data Flashes Potential Warning Signs for Housing Demand
The latest jobs report for February 2025 came in under expectations, according to a release from the U.S. Bureau of ...
2025 Housing Market Predictions: What Economists Expect for the Year Ahead
Ask any real estate or mortgage professional what housing has been like in 2024, and the answer is likely chaotic. ...
November Sees 227,000 New Jobs; Unemployment Stays Flat at 4.2%
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 227,000 in November—higher than expectations—and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.2%, the U.S. ...
Condo or House? Helping Clients Decide Which Makes More Sense
With home prices still elevated in much of the country, condos have become more realistic for buyers determined to exit the rental train. Read more.
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