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.
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 26, 2016
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 and mortgage rates were released as usual.
Read MoreWhat’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 12, 2016
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.
Read MoreWhat’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 6, 2016
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.
Read MoreWhat’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 23, 2016
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.
Read MoreExisting Home Sales Jump, Builder Confidence Holds Steady
Home buyers kicked the spring home shopping season into gear and boosted sales of pre-owned homes in March.
Read MoreWhat’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 29, 2015
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.
Read MoreThree Reasons Why Setting Your Listing Price is the Most Important Aspect of the Home Sales Process
Let’s take a look at three reasons why setting your listing price is the most important factor in your home sale.
Read MoreSelling to Millennials: Three High-Tech Upgrades That Will Increase Your Home’s Appeal to Young Buyers
While there are several high-tech upgrades you can make on your home, these three will appeal the most to young homebuyers.
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