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Home Builder Index Stays Near Nine Year Peak

December 16, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Home Builder Sentiment slipped to a reading of 57 in December according to the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index. November’s reading of 58 prompted analysts to project a reading of 59 for December. The latest reading marks the sixth consecutive month for readings above 50.

Filed Under: Housing Market Tagged With: Housing Market, Market Outlook, NAHB

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 20, 2014

October 20, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic highlights included the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Housing Market Index for October. The Commerce Department also released Housing Starts for September. Freddie Mac reported that the average rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage dropped below four percent. The Fed released its Beige Book report, and Weekly jobless claims came in lower than expected.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Housing Market, Market Outlook, NAHB

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Aug 25, 2014

August 25, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news brought several reports related to housing. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for August rose by two points to 55, which was its highest reading in seven months.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: FOMC, Housing Market, NAHB

FOMC Statement: Asset Purchases to end in October, Labor Market Stronger

July 31, 2014 by Robby Oakes

In recent months, investors and economists have speculated on whether or not the Fed would continue tapering its asset purchases under its latest quantitative easing (QE) program, and whether the Fed would raise its target federal funds rate of 0.00 to 0.250 percent.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: FOMC, Housing Market, Market Outlook

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 5, 2014

May 5, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included several reports related to housing and mortgages. The NAR started the week on a positive note with its Pending Home Sales Index released Monday. Pending home sales in March were higher with an unexpected increase of 3.40 percent over February for an index reading of 97.40.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Housing Analysis, Housing Market, Mortgage Rates

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