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162,000 Jobs Added: What This Means for Mortgage Rates & Housing

The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, more than double economists' expectations, while unemployment held steady at 4.1%. So what does a stronger-than-expected labor market mean for mortgage rates and the housing market?   In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest jobs report, what it could mean for Federal Reserve policy and Treasury yields, and why real estate investors should be watching the next inflation report closely.   🏠 Get more real estate investing news, market insights, and resources at RealWealth.com.   Source: https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/04/economy/us-jobs-report-august

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  Multifamily Construction Gets Faster, but Remains Below Historical Pace

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  New Credit Score Options Could Change Mortgages

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  Breaking News: Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023

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  Inflation Hits 3.4% as Fed Rate Decision Looms

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  Home Prices Fall in 36 of 50 Largest U.S. Metros

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  Where Homebuyers Are Moving for Affordability

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  U.S. National Debt Hits $40 Trillion

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  U.S. Apartment Rents Rise for 7th Straight Month

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  Mortgage Rates Could Rise as Treasury Yields Surge

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  Multifamily Loan Delinquencies Surge Nearly 6X

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  U.S. Foreclosures Rise 10% as Bank Repossessions Jump 23% YOY

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  Housing Market Slowdown Hits Home Renovations

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  Zillow's $100M Redfin Deal Ends in FTC Settlement

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  Texas Dominates America's Best Housing Markets in 2026

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  Mortgage Rates: Will Treasury Buybacks Bring Them Down?