by Joe McAuliffe | Feb 11, 2011 | Cup O' Joe, Economic Considerations
UNDERSTANDING JOB STATISTICS THE REAL PICTURE IS MURKY We’re beginning to see signs of a definite trend developing in the labor markets. The January employment rate as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows non-farm payrolls for the month were up 36,000;...
by Joe McAuliffe | Feb 9, 2011 | Cup O' Joe, Economic Considerations
Between A Rock and A Hard Place? There is Hope. It’s virtually impossible for a homeowner who’s behind in mortgage payments or is underwater (owes more than what their home is worth), to solve the problem by themselves. Take a look at the five scenarios below to see...
by Joe McAuliffe | Feb 7, 2011 | Cup O' Joe, Economic Considerations
How the Treasury Curve Works? The Treasury Yield Curve is another economic indicator that should be watched closely as it is likely to impact both the real estate and economic recoveries. The Treasury Yield Curve can be defined as the gap between the short-term...
by Joe McAuliffe | Feb 3, 2011 | Cup O' Joe, Economic Considerations
How Will $4.00 per Gallon Gas Affect the Real Estate Recovery This is a good article to cut and paste and send to all of your sellers. Many experts expect gas prices to be at $4.00 per gallon by Memorial Day and possibly approach $5.00 per gallon by year end. Their...
by Joe McAuliffe | Jan 31, 2011 | Cup O' Joe, Economic Considerations
Now We Get to Worry About Geo-Political Risks Too Turmoil in the Middle East. Protests in Tunisia led to the government collapse, while Egypt called out the military in response to 12 days of rioting by Egyptians seeking to oust President Mubarak and his regime....
by Joe McAuliffe | Jan 27, 2011 | Cup O' Joe, Economic Considerations
Existing Home Sales – OUCH! Ugly Ducklings become Beautiful Swans New home sales once again showed an annual decline in 2010 much as they did the previous year. New home sales totaled 321,000 units in 2010, a 14.4% decline from the 375,000 that sold in 2009, according...
