August 24, 2020
“The numbers: Sales of previously-owned homes in the U.S. rose 24.7% between June and July to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 5.86 million, the National Association of Realtors reported Friday. It was the second consecutive month in which the monthly increase was… Continue Reading…
August 21, 2020
“Sales of existing homes soared 24.7% in July from June, according to the National Association of Realtors. That’s the strongest monthly gain in the history of the survey, going back to 1968, and the highest sales pace since December 2006.… Continue Reading…
August 6, 2020
“As mortgage rates continue to decline to new record lows, prospective home buyers are facing a frustrating situation: Cheap financing is everywhere, but there’s seldom a home to buy. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.88% for the week ending August… Continue Reading…
July 27, 2020
“…This summer is one of the best times for home buyers and worst for many renters. Americans with money in the bank are buying bigger homes, while renters increasingly worry about eviction. Nearly 15 million homes sold nationwide in April,… Continue Reading…
July 17, 2020
“Construction of U.S. homes jumped 17.3% in June as some states reopened… The Commerce Department reported Friday that new homes were started at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,186,000 in June after a modest recovery in May followed steep… Continue Reading…
June 1, 2020
“Rates Are Low Mortgage rates are at their lowest level in nearly 50 years. According to lender Freddie Mac, which began tracking the data in the early 1970s, the average rate on a 30-year mortgage is down to 3.24%, well… Continue Reading…
February 12, 2020
“Total U.S. household debt rose by $601 billion in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, or 1.4%, surpassing $14 trillion for the first time, the New York Fed’s quarterly household credit and debt report showed. That’s $1.5 trillion above… Continue Reading…
December 4, 2019
“The National Association of Realtors said Wednesday that its pending home sales index, which measures the number of purchase contracts signed, fell 1.7% last month. The signed contracts become final purchases 1-2 months later. Still, declining mortgage rates over time have lifted… Continue Reading…
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