May 2021 Market Updates

Economy Gains Jobs; Unemployment Drops In March, the economy gained 916,000 jobs and revisions added 156,000 more. Strength was seen in the hospitality and construction sectors. The unemployment rate dropped from 6.2% to 6.0%. Average hourly earnings, an indicator of wage growth, fell slightly. They were 4.2% higher than a year ago, down from 5.2% […]

December 2020 Market Updates

The world is in a state of change as the most recent reports are released. Though a lot is still uncertain, there were positive signs for job recovery and in the housing market. Divided Government Means Steadiness in the Mortgage Rates During a week of election uncertainty, mortgage markets held steady, as investors expect that […]