When jobs come back, analysts say, so does the economy. That should push mortgage rates higher.
Federal Reserve Wary Of European Spillover
The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from its 2-day meeting January 24-25, 2012.
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.
Friday’s Jobs Report Represents A Big Risk To Low Mortgage Rates
At 8:30 AM ET Friday, the government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its November Non-Farm Payrolls report. Have you been floating a mortgage rate? It may be time to lock.
Make A Mortgage Rate Plan BEFORE Friday’s Jobs Report
Mortgage rates could move higher beginning tomorrow morning. The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its February jobs report at 8:30 AM ET.
Unemployment Rate Drops To Lowest In 2 Years
This morning, at 8:30 AM ET, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Non-Farm Payrolls report for January 2011. Mortgage rates are rising in response.
December’s Job Report : Good For Home Affordability
For this month — and for the rest of 2011– employment data will figure big in mortgage markets and for home affordability. Today’s release is the first big splash.