Jobless Claims Dip in State, Jump Nationally

Florida’s jobless claims fell 1.7% to 5,624 last week, while U.S. filings surged 11% to 263,000, which was the highest weekly total since 2021.

Mortgage Rates Move Back to Long-Term Lows

Today's inflation report (the Consumer Price Index or CPI) certainly had a chance to create volatility for rates, but things ended up staying fairly calm.  There are multiple subheadings of data that the bond market cares about when it come to CPI. Most of them were in line with expectations,

Mortgage Rates Dip to Year Low

Rates on 30-year mortgage rate eased to 6.35% from 6.5% last week, while 15-year rates slipped to 5.5% from 5.6%.

Designer-Approved Items Every First Home Needs

A few smart investments, including a durable sofa, quality mattress, solid dining table and statement lighting, can make a first home comfy and lasting.