Tag Archives: Bureau of Labor Statistics

With a state motto like "Virginia is for Lovers," a new study has found that first-time buyers are also falling for its cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk.

Rates remain below the 3% mark as a slight uptick in apps proves more are jumping into the refi ring before an inevitable rise in the coming weeks.

How will the addition of 225,000 jobs impact the housing market? Read through to find out.

With the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report released, find out how the industry is reacting to a downtick in new employment.

The economy appears to be striding along confidently as we close out 2017. While wage growth remains elusive, strong residential construction payrolls suggest good things for 2018.

It's clear that President Trump's first 30 days have been impactful—see just what he has accomplished during this time in the areas of finance, housing, and mortgage.

Will the widely-forecasted September rate hike by the Fed will still happen after the August jobs report from the BLS fell short of expectations?

One economist said the June report will “allay fears” that a recession is imminent and another called the report a “sigh of relief.” But will the housing market benefit from a healthy June employment summary?

Only 38,000 jobs were added in the May employment situation from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the lowest monthly total in nearly six years.

The nation’s unemployment rate took a tumble from April to May, but by and large that was the only good news from Friday's BLS employment situation for May 2016.