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Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slows in May

Posted on July 27, 2016 by admin

According to the S&P Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index, home price growth in May dropped to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.20 percent as compared to April’s reading of 5.40 percent. Analysts said that low mortgage rates continue to support housing markets, but also noted that affordability due to rising home prices is sidelining some would-be buyers. High demand for homes coupled with slim supplies of available homes have driven prices up for months; analysts said that “tentative signs” of slower gains in home prices were seen. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 25, 2016

Posted on July 25, 2016 by admin

Last week’s economic news included readings on builder confidence in housing market conditions, housing starts, building permits issued and existing home sales. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released. The National Association of Home Builders reported that home builder confidence fell one point in July to 59 as compared to an expected reading and June reading of 60. Builders again cited shortages of buildable lots and labor. Continue reading →

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NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Slips in June

Posted on July 19, 2016 by admin

Home builder confidence fell slightly in June to a reading of 59 according to the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index. Analysts had expected no change to June’s reading of 60. June components of the HMI were also lower. Builder confidence in current market conditions dropped by one point to 63; builder confidence in market conditions over the next six months fell three points to a reading of 66. The reading for foot traffic in new single-family developments dropped one point to 55. Readings over 50 indicate that more builders than fewer are confident about housing market conditions. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 18, 2016

Posted on July 18, 2016 by admin

Last week’s economic news included reports on inflation, retail sales and weekly readings on mortgage rates and weekly jobless claims. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 11, 2016

Posted on July 11, 2016 by admin

New jobless claims were decreased to a three-month low of 254,000 as compared to expectations of 265,000 new claims and the prior week’s reading of 270,000 new claims. New jobless claims were higher after the end of the school year, when some school workers became eligible for benefits when schools closed for summer break. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 5, 2016

Posted on July 5, 2016 by admin

Last week’s economic events included S&P Case-Shiller’s Housing Market Indices for April along with reports on Construction Spending and Pending Home Sales. Consumer Confidence was higher in June in spite of low wage growth and inflation well below the Fed’s goal of 2.00 percent annually. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 27, 2016

Posted on June 27, 2016 by admin

Last week’s economic news was dominated by Great Britain’s vote to withdraw from the European Union. New and Existing Home Sales were released along with weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 20, 2016

Posted on June 20, 2016 by admin

Mortgage rates fell after Federal Reserve policymakers decided not to raise the Fed’s target federal funds rate. The Federal Open Market Committee cited ongoing concerns over global financial and economic developments and slow jobs growth as factors in its decision not to raise rates. Fed Chair Janet Yellen emphasized the committee’s decision-making process is not predetermined and said that ongoing review of current and developing news is significant to monetary policy decisions. Continue reading →

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FOMC: No Rate Increase in June

Posted on June 16, 2016 by admin

According to its post-meeting statement issued Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve voted not to increase its target federal funds rate. The target federal funds rate will remain at 0.250 to 0.50 percent. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 31, 2016

Posted on May 31, 2016 by admin

Last week’s economic reports included new home sales, pending home sales along with weekly mortgage rates and new jobless claims. Continue reading →

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