Today: 17. Dec, 2024
As the spring housing market grapples with numerous challenges, including low supply, elevated prices, and surging interest rates, new home sales have surprisingly moved upward. Despite the deterrent of 7% mortgage rates, new construction draws attention with better incentives and availability than…
Despite increased available homes, sales of previously owned homes declined in March. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported a 4.3% drop from February, marking a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 4.19 million units. This decrease also represents a 3.7% fall compared…
In the fluctuating world of real estate and mortgage rates, whether to refinance a mortgage is pivotal for homeowners looking to save money. With the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts uncertain, those who secured mortgages when rates ranged between 6% and 8%…
As the spring housing market unfolds, it’s challenging preconceived notions that anticipated a cooldown in prices and competition. Contrary to the expected impacts of higher mortgage rates, historically dampening demand, and housing prices, this year’s market dynamics are surprisingly resilient. The enduring…
In a housing market that’s been anything but predictable, a new analysis from Redfin brings to light a striking trend: home price growth has decelerated to rates reminiscent of the pre-pandemic era. February saw U.S. home prices increase by 0.6% from the…
In recent events, the housing market has witnessed a significant downturn in mortgage demand, mainly attributed to the spike in interest rates. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index, there was a noticeable 5.6% drop in total mortgage application volume…
The U.S. housing market has kicked off the year positively with a 3.1% increase in sales of previously owned homes in January, reaching 4 million units on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, as the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported. Despite a…
After a short period of relief, mortgage rates are rising again, causing potential homebuyers to hesitate and rethink their plans. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported a 2.3% decrease in total mortgage application volume last week compared to the previous week. This downturn…
In a surprising turn of events, the average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage has soared past the 7% mark, reaching 7.04% on Monday for the first time since December, as reported by Mortgage News Daily. This significant increase follows a…
In a recent shift, the demand for mortgages has decreased after weeks of steady increase, highlighting buyers’ challenges in an increasingly competitive housing market. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index reveals a 7.2% decline in total mortgage application volume compared to…
