Published September 6, 2024
What’s Up with Real Estate? National news and local views for the week ending Friday, September 6, 2024

Written by David Birkhead

This week’s job reports (JOLTs, ADP, Challenger) are all pointing in the same direction: hiring is slowing down, and layoffs are on the rise. It's clear that changes are coming, with rate cuts expected on September 18. The question now is, will it be a 25 or 50 basis point cut? The strength of today's jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics will be key. (Learn More)
Job Growth Slows Sharply (Learn More)
Mortgage Rates Are Much Lower (Learn More)
The Typical Down Payment (Learn More)
What do you think these changes will mean for the real estate market? Let's chat! (Contact Us Now)
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