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January’s National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index dipped two points from December’s revised reading of 69 to 67; the index reading forecast for January was also 69.Analysts said that January’s reading was the second highest (after December 2016) since the peak of the housing bubble in 2005. January’s dip in builder sentiment was

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 31, 2016

October 31, 2016

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Last week’s economic reports included S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indexes, along with readings on new and pending home sales. Recurring weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released. Case-Shiller: Pacific Northwest Shows Fastest Home Price Growth According to the Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index for August, home prices in Portland, Oregon

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 3, 2016

October 3, 2016

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Last week’s economic releases included reports on new and pending home sales, S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices and regularly scheduled weekly reporting on mortgage rates and weekly jobless claims. Readings on consumer sentiment and confidence were also released. New and Pending Home Sales Lower as Peak Sales Season Winds Down August readings for new and

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 26, 2016

September 26, 2016

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Last week’s economic news was abundant with releases on home builder sentiment, housing starts, building permits, sales of previously owned homes. The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve released its customary statement at the conclusion of its meeting; Fed Chair Janet Yellen also gave a press conference. Weekly readings on new jobless claims

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 12, 2016

September 12, 2016

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Few economic reports were released last week due to the Labor Day Holiday. The Federal Reserve released its Beige Book Report, which documents anecdotes shared with the Fed by its regional business contacts. A job openings report, weekly jobless claims and Freddie Mac’s survey of mortgage rates was also released. Fed’s Beige Book: Approaching Election

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 6, 2016

September 7, 2016

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Last week’s economic reports included readings on pending home sales, construction spending and consumer sentiment. Case-Shiller Home Price Indices for June were released, along with several labor-related reports including national unemployment, ADP Payrolls and Non-Farm Payrolls were also released along with weekly readings on new jobless claims and Freddie Mac’s survey of average mortgage rates.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 23, 2016

May 23, 2016

Mortgage Rates

Last week's economic news included the NAHB Housing Market Index, reports on housing starts, building reports and existing home sales. Minutes of the Federal Reserve's last FOMC meeting were also released.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 2, 2016

May 2, 2016

Mortgage Rates

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Last week’s economic news included Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, along with new and pending home sales readings. The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve met analyst’s expectations and did not raise the target federal funds rate, which remains at 0.25 to 0.50 percent. Freddie Mac’s mortgage rates survey and the Labor Department’s weekly

Existing Home Sales Jump, Builder Confidence Holds Steady

April 22, 2016

Financial Reports

Home buyers kicked the spring home shopping season into gear and boosted sales of pre-owned homes in March.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 29, 2015

June 29, 2015

Market Outlook

Last week's economic news was largely positive as both new and existing home sales beat expectations. The Federal Housing Finance Agency reported that home price growth held steady in May, while weekly jobless claims edged up, but were lower than expected.