
More Jobs And More Workers. What Does It Mean For Mortgage Rates?
A strong employment report in theory means higher mortgage rates. Not this time.
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A strong employment report in theory means higher mortgage rates. Not this time.

Mortgage rates ticked up for the third week and the Federal Reserve delivered mixed signals on the U.S. economy.
New listings tick up for sixth-straight month.

Data-tested spring selling tips for getting the quickest sale and best price.

Good news on jobs helped push up mortgage rates last week.

Mortgage rates have been so fast that people who got loans in December might want to think about refinancing already.

A strong employment report in theory means higher mortgage rates. Not this time.

Mortgage rates ticked up for the third week and the Federal Reserve delivered mixed signals on the U.S. economy.
New listings tick up for sixth-straight month.

Data-tested spring selling tips for getting the quickest sale and best price.

Good news on jobs helped push up mortgage rates last week.

Mortgage rates have been so fast that people who got loans in December might want to think about refinancing already.