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Solid job growth defies recession talk — for now

Housing Wire

Notable job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, in professional and business services, and in transportation and warehousing. New home sales, housing starts, and permits fall into a recession Once mortgage rates rise, the new home sales sector does get hit harder than the existing home sales market. percent, the U.S.

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SELLERS’ MARKET? HOW ABOUT BUILDERS’ MARKET?

Will Springer Realtor

The federal guarantors of most consumer mortgages have agreed to raise the borrowing limits on 30-year conforming loans. Every year loan limits established for mortgage backers like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are reviewed and adjusted according to regional home values. 1, to $891,250 in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. SCAM ALERT.

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