Residential Real Estate Market Snapshot

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Instant Reaction: Jobs, April 5, 2024

The job market continues to exhibit solid strength, with 303,000 net payroll job additions in March. That brings total job creation to 5.8 million from the pre-COVID peak four years ago. The construction industry added 39,000 net new jobs, up by 600,000 from four years ago. Therefore, more housing s

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, April 4, 2024

Mortgage interest rates continue their now 17-week stay in the mid-6% range. While lower interest rates would improve affordability for potential buyers, knowing that those rates have stayed steady may make for a less fraught home shopping experience. Buyers know what to expect, and walking through