No doubt you've heard that mortgage rates are low. They're lower than they've ever been in history. The news is everywhere. But the low rate environment looks like it's ending.
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No doubt you've heard that mortgage rates are low. They're lower than they've ever been in history. The news is everywhere. But the low rate environment looks like it's ending.
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For the second consecutive month, U.S. consumer confidence is plunging. July's official reading is its lowest since July of last year and the figures run in stark contrast to just two months ago, when the index touched a multi-year high.
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Single-family Housing Starts eased lower last month, falling by 0.7 percent from May, or 3,000 units nationwide.
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Mortgage rates are artificially right now so even the slightest jolt could cause them to spike. It would be similar to what happened in June 2009 when rates rose 1.125% in just 10 days' time. Therefore, if you're shopping for a mortgage and like the rate you've been quoted, consider locking in as soon...
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At 7,333 words, the June Fed Minutes is the unabridged version of the more well-known, post-meeting press release. The corresponding press release was just 360 words. It turns out, the Fed's words are doing wonders for mortgage rates.
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Mortgage rates have fallen in 4 consecutive weeks and are on an extended rally that dates back to mid-April. This week, however, data returns and rates could reverse. Especially with inflation numbers are in play.
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Last week, the Case-Shiller Index reported home values up 0.8 percent across 20 tracked markets. The public-sector Federal Housing Finance Agency has reached a similar conclusion.
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On the surface, May's Pending Home Sales Index looks terrible for housing. And, if you're a seller, it just might be. But, if you're a buyer, the story reads differently. Just consider the market conditions.
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As 2009 was ending, the "experts" were busy making forecasts about the U.S. economy and what to expect in 2010. Were they right?
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The press is referring to the May New Home Sales report as "poor". A closer look, however, shows that may not be the case.
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