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Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Mixed for September

Posted on December 1, 2016 by admin

September’s 20-City Housing Market Index from Case-Shiller showed signs that rapidly rising home prices in some metro areas may be losing momentum. San Francisco, California, posted a month-to-month reading of -0.40 percent and a year-over-year reading of 5.70 percent. Home prices stayed flat in Seattle Washington from August to September, but posted the highest home price gain of 11.00 percent year-over-year. Slowing home price growth in high-demand areas suggest that affordability concerns are impacting rapid gains in home prices seen in recent years. Continue reading →

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NAHB Housing Market Index Dips 2 Points

Posted on October 19, 2016 by admin

According to the National Association of Home Builders, overall builder confidence in housing markets dropped two points in October to an index reading of 63. September’s reading of 65 was the highest posted since the housing bubble peak. Continue reading →

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FOMC Minutes: Housing Market Stable But Slow

Posted on April 9, 2015 by admin

The minutes of the March meeting of the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) were released Tuesday and included a staff review of current economic conditions. The minutes noted that while labor markets continued to grow, inflation to the Fed’s target rate of 2.00 percent was impeded by dropping fuel prices. The Committee noted that expectations for longer-term inflation remained stable. Continue reading →

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Home Builder Index Stays Near Nine Year Peak

Posted on December 16, 2014 by admin

Home Builder Sentiment slipped to a reading of 57 in December according to the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index. November’s reading of 58 prompted analysts to project a reading of 59 for December. The latest reading marks the sixth consecutive month for readings above 50. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 20, 2014

Posted on October 20, 2014 by admin

Last week’s economic highlights included the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Housing Market Index for October. The Commerce Department also released Housing Starts for September. Freddie Mac reported that the average rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage dropped below four percent. The Fed released its Beige Book report, and Weekly jobless claims came in lower than expected. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Aug 25, 2014

Posted on August 25, 2014 by admin

Last week’s economic news brought several reports related to housing. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for August rose by two points to 55, which was its highest reading in seven months. Continue reading →

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Discover Why Your Home Is Not Selling This Summer

Posted on June 19, 2014 by admin

Just when you think you’ve done everything you need to do to get your home ready for the market, months pass and your home doesn’t sell. Consider a few factors that can effect your goal of selling your home. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 5, 2014

Posted on May 5, 2014 by admin

Last week’s economic news included several reports related to housing and mortgages. The NAR started the week on a positive note with its Pending Home Sales Index released Monday. Pending home sales in March were higher with an unexpected increase of 3.40 percent over February for an index reading of 97.40. Continue reading →

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March Retail Sales – Highest Level Since September Of 2012

Posted on May 1, 2014 by admin

The FOMC of the Federal Reserve released its customary statement after its meeting concluded April 30. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 7, 2014

Posted on April 7, 2014 by admin

Last week’s economic news included readings on February construction spending and multiple reports on employment data. Private sector employment was higher in March, but The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Non-Farm Payrolls for March fell short of expectations. Continue reading →

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