U.S. Labor Market Strengthening, But Construction Jobs Still Low
The U.S. added 943,000 jobs in July, with the unemployment rate decreasing to 5.4%, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The most notable job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, local government education, and professional and...
Housing Affordability Dives as Material Costs Skyrocket
Housing affordability has dipped to its lowest level in almost a decade as three market behaviors come together to build the perfect storm: soaring building material costs, high demand and low inventory. According to the National Association of Home Builders...
Another Mortgage Rate Dip Amid Delta Concerns
Freddie Mac recently announced that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate (FRM) averaged 2.77%, according to its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®). Mortgage details: – 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.77% with an average 0.6 point for the week ending Aug....
CFPB Clarifies Mortgage Requirements for Juneteenth
This year, Juneteenth was formally made a Federal holiday just a few days ahead of June 19, leaving those in the mortgage industry with questions about whether or not the day should be considered a business day for purposes of compliance. The Consumer Financial...
Strategies to Boost Your Content’s Visibility
What’s the point of having a social media game plan if your content isn’t getting in front of the right people? Here are a few ways to improve your brand’s visibility and reach on social media.
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