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Fake Jobs Report? How It�s Impacting Mortgage Rates & the Housing Market - Weekly Spark 2.13.26

February 13, 20261 min read

Are the latest jobs numbers real� and what do they mean for mortgage rates and the housing market? In this episode of The Weekly Spark, we break down the recent BLS jobs report, the surprising revisions, and why these numbers directly impact 30-year mortgage rates. If you’re a real estate agent, loan officer, or homebuyer trying to understand where interest rates are heading, this is a must-watch. We cover: -The difference between ADP vs BLS job reports -Why job revisions matter for mortgage interest rates -How bond markets react to employment data -Key resistance levels affecting 30-year fixed mortgage rates -What real estate agents should be telling clients right now -A business growth mindset strategy inspired by Atomic Habits The BLS reported 130,000 new jobs, but major downward revisions and conflicting payroll data raise serious questions. If job growth is weaker than headlines suggest, that could mean better mortgage rates ahead. But inflation and Fed policy still play a major role. Understanding how employment data affects bonds, rate sheets, and interest rate trends can help you better guide buyers, sellers, and first-time homebuyers in today�s housing market.

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