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Mortgage Rates climb to highest point in 11 years….

April 14, 2022 By jamesb

Inflation ? Hike in interest rates.?... Great Economy? Something ain't Right..... Rates for 30-year, fixed rate mortgages moved above 5 percent for the first time in 11 years, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. Low rates fueled the revival of the housing market … [Read more...] about Mortgage Rates climb to highest point in 11 years….

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Consumer prices/Inflation, Government, Higher Interest rates, Housing Market, US Economy

Trump admin moving to end government help from Federal mortgage agencies…

September 10, 2019 By jamesb

The Republicans have never had any love for those who ain't rich.... This move by the Trump admin to cut help for those who might need it in he South, the Midwest and rural communities, or anywhere that might not have a lot of money to put down for the American dream of owning … [Read more...] about Trump admin moving to end government help from Federal mortgage agencies…

Filed Under: Government, Law, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: affordable mortgages, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, FHA, Housing Market, HUD, The economy, Trump Admin

Student loan debt is slowing down the Housing market…

January 17, 2019 By jamesb

Any surprise on this? Nope... School debt for people out of college or out of grad school is stepping in front of their ability to come up with money to buy a first home.... Student loans are a quiet issue festering in the background... Easy to get.... Vastly … [Read more...] about Student loan debt is slowing down the Housing market…

Filed Under: Government, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Education, Housing Market, student loan debt, The economy

Out of the spotlight?…. The Stock Market drops by the hundreds….

October 10, 2018 By jamesb

Do market gamblers know something we don't know? As I type this the Market is down 400  500 points... Is this just increased interest rates solely? Or? Is the American Economy and employment  NOT as strong as people (Trump) says it is.... And what about Trump's … [Read more...] about Out of the spotlight?…. The Stock Market drops by the hundreds….

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Housing Market, Inflation, Market Drop, The economy, The Federal Reserve, The Stock Market, Trump trade war, wages

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