We really like this one: Jobless Rates for US Veterans Plunges
In the spirit of being an optimist and finding reasons to rejoice, I'm gladly re-blogging this bit of positive news about employment data for United States veterans.
Hopefully, as our returning veterans settle into their post-service lives, settling down in a home will become a reality for many. If homeownership is on the radar for these brave men and women, I hope we see an uptick in them accessing VA loans to buy a home and build their dreams. IMHO, they have certainly earned their benefits!
Thanks for the good news share, guys!
P.S.: Did you know? HUD gladly accepts VA loans to finance the purchase of HUD Homes. If you're a veteran looking to use your VA loan to buy a home, consider buying a HUD Home!
More Jobs for Returning Veterans is good for us all.
(Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / March 16, 2012 / Richard Bolen)
Being the sons of a retired US Army infantry colonel, army brats we are, this is a particularly nice report for us to pass along. Anything that is good for those who serve us is always joyful for us.
Today's report about veterans and civilian jobs comes from CNNMoney.com. The news is more veterans are coming back from war and getting back to work in the civilian job force, thanks to efforts by both employers and the government, as well as the improving economy.
Here's a few more bullet points:
- The jobless rate for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans has fallen to 7.6%. This is more than a half-point below the overall U.S. unemployment rate of 8.3%.
- This is nearly five percentage points below the 12.5% rate for veterans a year ago.
- This past year saw passage of a number of bills specifically designed to support veteran hiring and training.
Find Vet jobs and benefits: Halfaker and Associates and VetJobs and Heros Work Here and Returning Heroes Tax Credit
(Full article here)
Some previous Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog posts about US employment and jobs market.
Mar 15, 2012: US Unemployment Rates Keep Getting Better and Better
Feb 17, 2012: US Unemployment Applications at Four-Year Low
Jan 5, 2012: First Jobs Report of the Year is a Good One
Dec 27, 2011: 2011 Year End Economic Indicators
Dec 13, 2011: US Housing Affordability Now at Record High
Dec 12, 2011: South Lake Tahoe, CA Home Values and Distressed Sales right now
Oct 2, 2011: More South Lake Tahoe, CA Home Value is Q3 Trend
Jul 6, 2011: Q2 2011 South Lake Tahoe, CA Real Estate Report
Apr 2, 2011: Q1 2011 South Lake Tahoe, CA Real Estate Report
Jan 2, 2011: 2010 South Lake Tahoe Housing Demand Report
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