Weekend Talking Points — “Rates Blinked First.” - September 12, 2025

Joe Johnbosco Team | LPT Realty — September 12, 2025 Executive snapshot (for the D-style “just give me the bottom line”) Jobs softened hard: August payrolls +22K, U-3 4.3%, U-6 8.1%; June revised negative — first monthly jobs decline in 4+ years. Bureau of Labor Statistics+1 Markets priced in c

Weekend Market Talking Points – August 22, 2025

Prepared by Joe Johnbosco Team Mortgage Rates & Fed Outlook Mortgage rates edged higher this week on renewed concerns that the Fed may not cut rates at its September 17th meeting. While home price growth has been moderating, existing home sales remain flat at about 4 million annually. The Fed’s July

Weekend Market Talking Points – Affordability on the Move

August 15, 2025 | Joe Johnbosco Team Mortgage rates are trending lower, a Fed rate cut is highly likely in September, home prices are softening in several markets, and buyers are regaining leverage at the negotiating table. It’s still a challenging market for buyers, but affordability is beginning t

Ten Overlooked Tax Deductions and Credits

Don’t miss these often overlooked tax deductions and credits when you file your tax return this year. Credit:KIPLINGER   Tax season is underway, and if you’re not careful there are a few tax credits that you may be missing out on.  The IRS expects more than 140 million individual tax