First jobs decline in 7 years. How does that affect home buyers?
The U.S. economy unexpectedly was in negative territory for job creation in September. What does that mean for home buyers?
October 9, 2017
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Everything you need to know aboutEconomic News
September 27, 2017
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New-home sales plummet in August as affordability squeezes buyers
New-home sales for August were unexpectedly lower, says the Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development.
September 18, 2017
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Equifax breach just another page in the sordid history of credit bureaus
Equifax is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Where did the credit bureaus come from, anyway, and how did they get so much of your information?
September 8, 2017
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Equifax data breach victim? Here’s what to do today to protect yourself
Equifax data breach sparks firestorm of consumer concerns 143 million. That’s how many U.S. consumers are potentially affected by a data breach of consumer credit reporting agency Equifax. Nearly two-thirds of […]
August 3, 2017
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Why Are Mortgage Rates Still So Low?
The economy is heating up, and the Fed is on a firm rate-hike schedule. So why aren’t consumer mortgage rates rising? Analysis and advice.
July 17, 2012
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A Helpful Chart : How Inflation Changes Mortgage Rates
Inflation is a self-reinforcing cycle. The longer it lasts, the more insidious its effects, and rising mortgage rates are an unfortunate consequence.
September 27, 2010
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How Deflation Changes Mortgage Rates
According to Google, “deflation” chatter is growing. It’s extending the Refi Boom for another few weeks.