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Mortgage rates fall as labor market normalizes

Housing Wire

Everyone was waiting to see if this week’s jobs report would send mortgage rates higher, which is what happened last month. From the Fed: In the week ended March 2, initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits were flat, at 217,000. I wrote the COVID-19 recovery model on April 7, 2020, and retired it on Dec.

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FHA borrower fee gridlock draws ire of industry

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Administration ’s (FHA) decision to withhold a mortgage insurance premium cut has confounded mortgage policy experts and industry stakeholders. based consultancy Potomac Partners , which specializes in the mortgage finance industry. “To

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Inflation cooled further in March, but shelter costs are still high

Housing Wire

Indexes that contributed to the annual increase were food (+8.5%), motor vehicle insurance (+15.0%), household furnishings and operations (+5.6%), recreation (+4.8%), and new vehicles (+6.1%). This was the first time the food at home index posted a decline since September 2020. Shelter also posted a significant increase, rising 8.2%

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Why a good jobs report is bad news for the Fed

Housing Wire

Transportation and warehousing jobs falling isn’t a surprise since many companies have hired too many people in that sector. See here for a chart from the Department of Labor on seasonally adjusted dataf or unemployment insurance. Mortgage rates falling below 5% would be a plus for housing.

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Increase in COVID cases holding back employment numbers

Housing Wire

Private employment gains were largely driven by some of the industries hit hardest by the pandemic – with rises in transportation and warehousing (+145,000) and professional and business services (+60,000), as well as an increased demand for those in the health care sector (+104,000). census count. census count.

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What’s the Cost of Living in Raleigh, North Carolina?

Raleigh Realty

Table of Contents: Cost of Living in Raleigh Income Housing costs Utilities Food Healthcare Transportation Taxes FAQ Cost of Living in Raleigh The cost of living in Raleigh is less than the national average. Healthcare $7,303 per person $10,426 per person Transportation (Gallon of gas) $4.59 $4.96 Electricity (kWh) $0.11 $0.14

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10 Simple Steps to Purchase a Home in 2020

PennyMac

Though it’s possible to buy a home with cash, most homebuyers do so with the help of a mortgage. There are various types of mortgages available, with different interest rates, down payment amounts, and other terms to consider. Step 3: Get Pre-Approved for Your Mortgage. Is Homeowners Insurance Legally Required?