27 Months Of Consecutive Job Growth Helping Home Prices Rise
The 2013 housing market is expected to perform well. Job growth is playing a role in its recovery.
The Economy
Mortgage Rates Rising On 26 Straight Months Of Jobs Growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and its November 2012 Non-Farm Payrolls report, the U.S. economy added 146,000 net new jobs last month.
November 2012 Non-Farm Payrolls Report May Show Hurricane Sandy Effects
If you are currently in the market for, or are undecided about a mortgage, consider locking your mortgage rate today. Friday’s Non-Farm Payrolls report represents mortgage rate risk.
October Jobs Report Blows Away Estimates; Mortgage Rates Falling
Mortgage rates are performing surprisingly well after Friday’s release of the October 2012 Non-Farm Payrolls report.
Coming Next Week : New, Mandatory Loan Fees For All Conforming Mortgages
Beginning as soon as next week, new, mandatory mortgage fees will push conforming mortgage rates higher nationwide.
Mortgage Rate Risk Ahead Of Friday Morning’s Jobs Report
Friday morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Non-Farm Payrolls report. If you’re actively shopping for a mortgage, today may be a prudent day to lock a mortgage.
U.S. Posts Its 20th Straight Month Of Job Growth
Since the jobs report’s release last Friday, mortgage rates are dropping.
Mortgage Rates Climb Sharply After Retail Sales Report
The U.S. economy is expanding, fueled by a renewed consumer optimism and increased consumer spending.
Mortgage Rates Expected To Rise On A Strong Job Report
When jobs come back, analysts say, so does the economy. That should push mortgage rates higher.
With Retail Sales And Consumer Confidence Rising, Virginia Beach Home Prices Are Expected To Follow
If you have plans to buy a Virginia Beach home in 2012, the best time to buy may be now. Today’s mortgage rates are low and so are the home prices — a combination that’s unlikely to last.