For Week Ending June 3, 2023 Builder confidence continues to rise thanks to a boost in new-home sales, as a limited supply of existing homes for sale has helped drive demand for new homes this year. According to the National … Continue reading
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Mortgage Rates Decline After a Three-Week Ascent
June 8, 2023 Mortgage rates decreased after a three-week climb. While elevated rates and other affordability challenges remain, inventory continues to be the biggest obstacle for prospective homebuyers. Information provided by Freddie Mac.
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For Week Ending May 27, 2023 Sales prices of existing homes rose in nearly 70% of metropolitan areas in the first quarter of 2023, according to the latest quarterly report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Despite the increase, … Continue reading
Mortgage Rates Jump Up
June 1, 2023 Mortgage rates jumped this week, as a buoyant economy has prompted the market to price-in the likelihood of another Federal Reserve rate hike. Although there has been a steady flow of purchase demand around rates in the … Continue reading
Mortgage Rates Decrease for the Third Consecutive Week
March 30, 2023 Economic uncertainty continues to bring mortgage rates down. Over the last several weeks, declining rates have brought borrowers back to the market but, as the spring homebuying season gets underway, low inventory remains a key challenge for prospective buyers. Information provided by Freddie Mac.
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For Week Ending March 18, 2023 More than a decade of underbuilding has resulted in a shortage of 6.5 million single-family homes, as new-home construction continues to lag population growth. According to a new report from Realtor.com, 15.6 million new … Continue reading
February Monthly Skinny Video
Mortgage interest rates have dipped slightly from their peak last fall, leading pending sales to increase 8.1% month-to-month as of last measure, but affordability constraints continue to limit homebuyer activity overall, with existing-home sales declining for the twelfth consecutive month, … Continue reading