A wide range of major economic data released this week revealed an unexpectedly strong level of improvement in the labor market and other areas. This is good news for...
Read MoreOnce again, the biggest influence on mortgage rates was shifting sentiment about future Fed policy. The Fed Minutes and statements from Fed officials caused investors to move forward their...
Read MoreInvestors, highly focused on the economic date, had a lot to consider this week. The Economic Calendar was packed, and nearly all the major reports exceeded expectations. Stronger...
Read MoreIt was a relatively quiet week for mortgage rates. A slightly more bullish economic outlook from the Fed and stronger than expected manufacturing data were the main influences this...
Read MoreThe California Association of Realtors has made its predictions for the housing market in 2014. According to its Housing Market Forecast, both home sales and mortgage rates are expected to rise. ...
Read MoreHere is the answer for anyone who asks why is it better to use a mortgage broker vs. a bank! Punishing brokers for perceived sins of the past is...
Read MoreCongress approved a deal on Wednesday to raise the debt ceiling and to fund the government for a few months. The news lifted both stocks and bonds. The S&P...
Read MoreWith government produced economic reports postponed by the shutdown, the budget and debt ceiling discussions in Congress dominated the economic news again this week. The gridlock in Washington and...
Read MoreNo Budget Deal Congress failed to reach a budget deal for the new fiscal year, causing a partial government shutdown for the first time in 17 years. The impact...
Read MoreThe lack of progress in Congress on reaching an agreement on the budget and the debt ceiling was the focus for investors this week. The resulting uncertainty caused investors...
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