September 14, 2022
“…The average interest rate on the most popular U.S. home loan rose above 6% for the first time since 2008 and is now more than double the level it was one year ago, Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) data showed on… Continue Reading…
August 29, 2022
“EDITOR’S NOTE: While Yellen’s re-definition and reframing of “recession” caused some controversy a few weeks back, there hasn’t been much pushback on recent data indicating that the housing market is experiencing a recessionary slide. So, what data might be indicating a… Continue Reading…
July 6, 2022
“Home prices in nations such as Canada, Australia, and the U.S. are on the verge of a decline, Capital Economics’ chief economist writes. But not every country can expect price drops of the same magnitude. Rising rates aren’t weighing on… Continue Reading…
July 6, 2022
“…New York real estate was on a tear through the early spring, with high prices and strong sales. The median sales price for the second quarter rose to a record $1.25 million, according to data from the firms Miller Samuel… Continue Reading…
June 30, 2022
“EDITOR’S NOTE: The prices of homes are beginning to decline as recent economic data shows that home sales are generally weakening across the country (despite a slight rise in today’s data, most likely due to a short-term relief in mortgage… Continue Reading…
June 24, 2022
“…Here are the 10 worst metro areas for first-time homebuyers, according to Bankrate: Los Angeles- Long Beach- Anaheim Las Vegas- Henderson- Paradise Seattle- Tacoma- Bellevue Riverside- San Bernardino- Ontario, California San Jose- Sunnyvale- Santa Clara, California Denver- Aurora- Lakewood Houston-… Continue Reading…
June 23, 2022
“As central banks around the globe rapidly increase interest rates, soaring borrowing costs mean people who were already stretching to buy property are finally reaching their limits. The effects are being seen in countries such as Canada, the United States… Continue Reading…
June 15, 2022
“Prices have fallen by about 5% to 10% compared to a year earlier in some areas, according to David L. Steinbach, with Europe following a trajectory set in the US. “I think we’re in for a rough few months,” he… Continue Reading…
June 15, 2022
“The Federal Reserve’s missteps in waiting too long to tackle the greatest run-up in prices in four decades has shaken trust across markets and the American public that it is up to the task of curbing inflation. On the eve… Continue Reading…
June 15, 2022
“Mortgage rates jumped sharply this week, as fears of a potentially more aggressive rate hike from the Federal Reserve upset financial markets. The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage rose 10 basis points to 6.28% Tuesday, according to Mortgage News Daily. That… Continue Reading…
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