The 2013 housing market is expected to perform well. Job growth is playing a role in its recovery.
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.
Find A Mortgage Rate Strategy Ahead Of Friday’s Job Report
Friday morning, the government's Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Non-Farm Payrolls report.
With Tomorrow’s Job Report Due, Mortgage Rates May Finally Rise
Friday morning, at 8:30 AM ET, the government releases its Non-Farm Payrolls report for September. Mortgage rates may rise if job growth was strong.
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.
Revisiting Housing Market Predictions For 2012
Analysts made bold calls at the start of the year about the housing and mortgage markets. How good were their predictions?
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.
Make A Mortgage Rate Plan Ahead Of The Jobs Report
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 they'll move.
Homes Get More Affordable On March Jobs Data
Last Friday, in its Non-Farm Payrolls report for the month of March, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced 120,000 net new jobs created, plus combined revisions in the January and February reports of +4,000 jobs.
Jobs Report Due Friday; Mortgage Rates Expected To Change
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.
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, Home Prices Are Expected To Follow
If you have plans to buy a 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.
Fewer Jobless Claims Suggests Higher Home Prices Ahead
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.
Home Affordability Threatened By Friday’s Jobs Report
It's a risky time to be without a locked mortgage rate -- especially with the pending release of January's Non-Farm Payrolls report.
