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NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Rises in April

April 18, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Home builder confidence increased in April to an index reading of 63, which was one point higher than for March and the highest reading in six months. Analysts said that April’s reading revealed more about housing market conditions in the past six months than it was an indicator of future market conditions.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Market Conditions, Marketing Trends, NAHB

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 26th, 2018

February 26, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic releases included minutes from the most recent FOMC meeting, a report on January sales of pre-owned homes and weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Interest Rates, Market Update, Unemployment

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 12th, 2018

February 12, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Jerome “Jay” Powell was sworn in as Chair of the Federal Reserve amidst wild fluctuations in U.S. stock markets. Analysts attributed sliding stock prices to fears over inflation.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Fed Chair, Interest Rates, Market Update, Unemployment

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 5th, 2018

February 5, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic releases included readings on pending home sales, Case-Shiller Home Price Indices and construction spending. The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve released its monthly statement and weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were released. Last week’s economic readings wrapped with a report on consumer confidence.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Case Shiller, Fed, Home Sales

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 16, 2016

February 16, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic events included weekly releases on new jobless claims, mortgage rates and testimony by Fed Chair Janet Yellen concerning the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Federal Reserve, FOMC, Market Outlook

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