Consumer Confidence Sees Little Change in March
Consumer confidence saw little movement in March, falling slightly from 104.8 in February to 104.7, according to the latest data ...
Tag: Real Estate Economics
Mortgage Mix: Despite Elevated Mortgage Rates, Positive Signs and Renewed Confidence in the Housing Market Are Emerging
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. ...
Homebuilder Sentiment Continues to Warm Ahead of Spring Market
Homebuilder sentiment continues to warm, thawing as spring nears. Positive signs in the mortgage market coupled with a continued rate ...
Mortgage Rates Dip for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) continued to decrease this week, from last week’s average of 6.88% to an average of ...
Prices Ticked Up in February Overall, Justifying Fed’s Caution on Lowering Rates
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.4% in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.3% in January, the ...
Mortgage Mix: First-Time Homebuyers Make Headway as Mortgage Market Shifts
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. ...
Mortgage Applications Begin to Thaw for Spring
Mortgage applications increased 9.7% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications ...
Mortgage Rates Continue to Edge Near 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) increased slightly this week, from last week’s average of 6.9% to an average of 6.94% ...
Inflation Data Raises Hope for Rate Cuts Despite ‘Wonky’ Blip
No news appears to be good news as far as inflation data goes, with investors celebrating as the Federal Reserve’s ...
Mortgage Applications Continue to Slump
Mortgage applications decreased 5.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications ...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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