Job growth beat expectations in December, but is the labor sector as strong as the headlines imply? Plus, the minutes from the Fed’s last meeting suggest rate cuts are ahead, though the timing remains unclear. Here are the highlights: -Job Growth Less Rosy...

MBS Road Signs October 2022

Provided to you by Blair Thomas   Cardinal Financial Cell#214.794.8627 Email:Blair.thomas@cardinalfinancil.com NMLS:1218915 There were some mixed messages from the labor sector while annual home price appreciation is slowing but still significant. Here are last week’s key stories: The Real Scoop on September’s Job...

Week of August 29, 2022 in Review

Important labor sector reports made headlines ahead of the Labor Day holiday, while home prices continue to rise. Don’t miss these key stories: -Young Americans Dominate August’s Jobs Report-Private Payrolls Show a Slowing Trend-Initial Jobless Claims Moderate in Recent Weeks-Home Prices Continue to...

Mortgage Market Update

Consumer inflation remained near a 40-year high and home purchase activity stayed strong in May. Home prices also continued to rise in April. And with first quarter GDP reported at -1.6%, May’s lower than expected Personal Spending report was especially significant. Here’s what...