02/13/2026
Nobody spoils a party quite like the BLS, which reported blowout (unbelievable?) jobs growth for January 2026. After 10 days of bond-friendly economic data, it was looking like average mortgage rates might move into the high 5% range. But the BLS jobs report quashed those hopes - for now. Still, rates remain in the low 6% range and the spring surge in listings is underway!
National news and local views for the week