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May
11

 

 

Job Gains See a Startling Plummet Lowering Mortgage Rates

This past week marked disappointment in the labor market as job gains see a startling plummet. The major economic data accompanied by Friday's labor market report fell well below analyst expectations. As a result, mortgage rates ended the week lower.

Why Did We See Such a Shortfall in Job Gains?

The monthly employment report was highly anticipated. Without a doubt, the report saw an enormous miss, but the reason why is far less clear. In April, job gains saw a surprising downturn when the economy gained just 266,000 jobs. Thus, job gains notched far below the consensus...

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May
3

Boise North End

Why are sources like Inman, the leading real estate news site, pointing to Boise's North End as one of the country's hottest neighborhoods? Our real estate agents have long known what others are just now learning. Here's why Boise's North End is a great place to call home.

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April
19

 

Keep Your Online Information Safe

From Your Friends at Integrity Computer Consulting and Repair

During this time people are conducting a lot of business via email, spending money online, and trying to find information online. Please be vigilant when opening emails, browsing the internet, downloading free software or games, and clicking on links in email and on the internet.

  • Fake emails from Amazon, Paypal, TurboTax, etc. are a daily occurrence. For most users, your spam filtering on your email...

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April
19

 

 

This week's story focused on how the service sector growth fuels the expanding economy. Across the board, the United States realized market growth and increasing inflation. Despite the strong data, mortgage rates ended the week slightly lower.

Service Sector Growth Affects Mortgage Rates

The most significant economic report this week exceeded expectations by a considerable amount. The ISM national services index jumped from 55 to 64. This result is far above the consensus forecast of 59. It is also the highest ISM national services index level ever recorded.

The service sector accounts for more than 75% of the United States' economic activity....

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April
19

Boise Famous Foods

Yes, the term "Idaho potatoes" is as classic as "Florida oranges" or "Maine lobster," but the culinary scene in Idaho includes much more. Our real estate agents recommend these seven famous foods that can be found at restaurants around Boise homes for sale

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