Mortgage Rates Unfazed by Blockbuster Headlines; Down Slightly This Week
Mortgage rates fell slightly this week, fluctuating over the past few days on an abundance of economic, monetary policy and geopolitical headlines.
December Case-Shiller Results and January Forecast: Slowing home price gains
As the start of the busy home shopping season looms, someone squinting at the market might be able to find signs of both normalcy and balance as the market continues to cool off after a years-long sizzle.
December Housing Starts: Clear Declines, But an Incomplete Picture
December housing starts fell 11.2 percent from November and 10.9 percent from a year ago, to just over 1 million units, according to the Census Bureau.
10 Best Markets for Home Buyers
Of the 10 metro areas that have the best conditions for buyers as home-shopping season approaches, three are in Florida – Miami, Tampa and Orlando – but the best market overall for buyers is New York.
Best Metros for Home Sellers Topped by Tech Markets
As home selling season approaches, tech hubs San Francisco, San Jose, Calif., and Seattle lead the list of metro areas that are poised to be the best for sellers.
January Existing Home Sales: Another Disappointment, But Spring is Coming
Existing home sales fell 1.2 percent in January from December, and were down 8.5 percent from a year ago to 4.94 million sales (SAAR).
Where Home Values Are Lower, Residents Perceive Worse Access to Education & Jobs
Those living in areas with higher median home values said they are more satisfied with their access to local amenities. People living in areas with lower home values said they were largely not as satisfied.
Polar Vortex, Shutdown Should Temper Mortgage Rate Response to January Data
For the third week in a row, mortgage rates ended the week roughly where they began it, near their lowest levels since March 2018.
