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The U.S. labor market showed signs of cooling in May 2025, with nonfarm payrolls rising by 139,000 , slightly above forecasts but well below earlier months’ pace tradingeconomics.com . At the same time, the ADP National Employment Report revealed private-sector job gains of just 37,000 , underscoring moderation in hiring despite healthy wage growth of 4.5% year-over-year ycharts.com . Meanwhile, personal income saw a robust 0.8% monthly gain in April (the latest BEA release), translating to nearly a 9.6% annualized increase—an encouraging sign for consumer purchasing power and potential mortgage affordability bea.gov tradingeconomics.com . These data points briefly roiled markets: mortgage-bond yields jumped about 50 basis points on mixed inflation and income news, only to retrace much of that move within three business days as traders digested the full picture. Mortgage Rates & Prospects Despite headline gyrations, 30-year fixed mortgage rates have stabilized just below 7%...

  🎙️ Between Two Doors: Lisa Mann – Serving With Heart in Cypress, Texas In this inspiring episode of Between Two Doors , I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lisa Mann , a powerhouse Broker Associate with eXp Realty and the heart behind the Texas Power House Group. Based in Cypress, TX, Lisa brings a wealth of experience, a passion for service, and a deeply rooted commitment to helping military and veteran families find their dream homes. Lisa’s journey in real estate began in 1996 and truly gained momentum in 2004 as a single parent seeking flexibility and purpose. Since then, she’s built a dynamic career that bridges real estate and mortgage lending. Though she no longer actively originates loans, Lisa still maintains her mortgage broker license—a testament to her dedication and the depth of knowledge she brings to her clients. Real Estate, Lending, and the Power of Education What sets Lisa apart is not just her stellar production—earning 3x Icon status at eXp and closing $2...

  Between Two Doors: Creative Freedom Through Real Estate with Damon Boudreaux Guest: Damon Boudreaux Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Website: https://creativewholesaling.com Follow Damon: 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📺 YouTube 🎵 TikTok Have you ever wondered if it’s truly possible to escape the 9-to-5 and build lasting wealth through real estate—even if you don’t have a huge nest egg? This episode of Between Two Doors is a must-listen. In this candid and motivating conversation, I sat down with Damon Boudreaux, a real estate investor and coach who started his journey back in 2003 with nothing more than a desire to take control of his future. Damon shares how he discovered the power of creative real estate financing —a path that allows new and experienced investors alike to secure and profit from properties without relying on traditional mortgages . Damon dives into: Lease option strategies that gave him control without upfront capital Seller financing deals wher...

  From Credit Challenges to Keys in Hand: How Mortgage Ready, LLC Helps Homebuyers Succeed Guest: Chelsea Price Company: Mortgage Ready, LLC Episode Host: Nate Carver, Between Two Doors Podcast Website: https://mortgagereadyllc.com When a homebuyer’s dream hits a credit roadblock, Chelsea Price and the team at Mortgage Ready, LLC are ready to step in and clear the way. In this episode of Between Two Doors , Nate Carver sits down with Chelsea to uncover how Mortgage Ready, LLC transforms credit challenges into closings, helping real people become homeowners through a proven, referral-driven system designed for speed, transparency, and lasting impact. A Credit Repair Company That’s Changing the Game Mortgage Ready isn’t your average credit repair service. Founded over 14 years ago, the company was born from a simple but powerful realization: most credit repair companies drag things out and leave clients stuck. In contrast, Mortgage Ready was built with mortgage professio...

  Stay on Your Toes: Seize the Market’s Short-Term “Sprints” for Big Gains The housing market this year has felt less like a steady marathon and more like a series of short, sharp sprints—tiny windows when interest rates dip enough to spur a flurry of activity. If you’ve been following the Fed’s battle against inflation, you know how volatile rates have been; within about a half-point range (roughly 6¼ %–7 %), they zig and zag in response to economic data, legislation, and even tweets from policymakers. That means, if you keep your “feet in the blocks,” you can capitalize on each brief downturn in rates—sometimes lasting just a week or two—to lock in deals, write more loans, and, yes, dramatically boost your income with extra commissions. Key takeaway: View each rate dip as its own opportunity. Stay ready, stay alert, and you’ll be positioned to run each sprint toward success. 1. Recent Rate Relief: A Glimpse of Opportunity Rate roundup: According to Freddie Mac, the average ...