Where ‘Affordability Refugees’ Are Moving as High Prices Push Them Out

Squeezed by sky-high home prices, buyers in expensive and midtier metros alike are increasingly looking beyond the horizon of their local market in search of greater affordability or better job prospects. Cross-market... Read more »

Weak July Jobs Report Has A Silver Lining For Homebuyers

The July jobs report fell below expectations. However, it could encourage the Fed to hold rates steady, potentially easing affordability. The employment situation didn’t change much in July, with the Bureau of... Read more »
Will the negative jobs report hold off a September rate hike?

Will the negative jobs report hold off a September rate hike?

Will the negative jobs report hold off a September rate hike? Skip to content © 2006-2026 HW Media, LLC. All rights reserved.Powered by WordPress VIP What’s New? Updated 1 hour ago Latest... Read more »
Reduces Odds of Fed Rate Hike

Reduces Odds of Fed Rate Hike

The U.S. economy experienced a dramatic reversal in July, unexpectedly losing 23,000 jobs, although the national unemployment rate edged down slightly to 4.1%.  The latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics... Read more »
The 5 Affordable Job Hubs Where Career Opportunities Are Exploding

The 5 Affordable Job Hubs Where Career Opportunities Are Exploding

While California‘s Silicon Valley remains the headline-grabbing epicenter of an AI recruiting frenzy, mid-size—and far more affordable—markets scattered around the U.S. are quietly offering equally impressive hiring opportunities. The global professional networking... Read more »
US adds 172,000 jobs in May, April data revised up

US adds 172,000 jobs in May, April data revised up

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US adds 172,000 jobs in May, April data revised up

April jobs report shows 115K payroll gains, unemployment at 4.3%

April jobs report shows 115K payroll gains, unemployment at 4.3% Skip to content © 2006-2026 HW Media, LLC. All rights reserved.Powered by WordPress VIP What’s New? Updated 2 minutes ago LatestYour Feed... Read more »
Negative jobs report keeps mortgage rates calm amid surging oil prices 

Negative jobs report keeps mortgage rates calm amid surging oil prices 

From BLS: Total nonfarm payroll employment edged down by 92,000 in February, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment in health... Read more »
Morgan Stanley cuts 2,500 jobs across divisions

Morgan Stanley cuts 2,500 jobs across divisions

Job cuts are reportedly occurring across multiple divisions, including investment banking, trading, investment management and wealth management. Within wealth management, private bankers and back-office support staff were among those affected. Layoffs began... Read more »
Rates Stay Below 6%, Will the Jobs Report Push Them Higher?

Rates Stay Below 6%, Will the Jobs Report Push Them Higher?

If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates, you’ll be happy to hear that as of February 11, 2026, they’re holding comfortably below the 6% mark. The average 30-year fixed mortgage... Read more »