When the calendar flips to a new year, analysts and economists like to make predictions for the year ahead. So, today, with the year half-complete, it's an opportune time to check … [Read more...]
Mortgage Rate Risk Ahead Of Friday Morning’s Jobs Report
07/05/2012 By
Friday morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Non-Farm Payrolls report. More commonly called "the jobs report", Non-Farm Payrolls is a monthly market-mover. … [Read more...]
U.S. Posts Its 20th Straight Month Of Job Growth
06/05/2012 By
For the second straight year, the jobs market looks to be slowing into the summer. Last Friday, in its monthly Non-Farm Payrolls report for May 2012, the Bureau of Labor Statistics … [Read more...]
Make A Mortgage Rate Plan Ahead Of The Jobs Report
05/03/2012 By
Been shopping for a mortgage rate? You may want to lock something down. Tomorrow morning, mortgage rates are expected to change. Unfortunately, we don't know in which direction … [Read more...]
Homes Get More Affordable On March Jobs Data
04/10/2012 By
Americans continue to get back to work. Last Friday, in its Non-Farm Payrolls report for the month of March, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced 120,000 net new … [Read more...]
Jobs Report Due Friday; Mortgage Rates Expected To Change
04/05/2012 By
If you're out shopping for a home this week, or trying to lock a mortgage rate, with Friday comes home affordability risk. Consider locking your mortgage rate today. The March … [Read more...]
Mortgage Rates Climb Sharply After Retail Sales Report
03/15/2012 By
The U.S. economy is expanding, fueled by a renewed consumer optimism and increased consumer spending. As reported by the Census Bureau, Retail Sales in February, excluding cars and … [Read more...]
Mortgage Rates Expected To Rise On A Strong Job Report
03/08/2012 By
With home affordability at an all-time high, buoyed by the lowest mortgage rates ever, it's been a terrific time to buy or refinance a home using a mortgage. The good times may not … [Read more...]
With Retail Sales And Consumer Confidence Rising, Home Prices Are Expected To Follow
02/15/2012 By
The U.S. economy continues to show signs of a rebound. According to the Census Bureau, Retail Sales climbed to $329 billion last month on a seasonally-adjusted basis, excluding … [Read more...]
Fewer Jobless Claims Suggests Higher Home Prices Ahead
02/14/2012 By
Economists believe the strength of the 2012 housing market will be closely tied to jobs. If they're right, the housing market is ripe for a boost. It spells good news for home … [Read more...]
