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U.S. Wage Increases Could Help Home Buyers

October 12, 2018 by Robby Oakes

The struggle to achieve the American homeownership dream often feels like it happens in a vacuum. Everyday people work hard, save money and polish up their credit to get a low mortgage rate.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Economics, Market Conditions, Mortgage

Foreclosure Rates Expected To Dip Below 12-Year Low

October 10, 2018 by Robby Oakes

The record-setting pace of the U.S. economy continues to positively impact the housing market and home foreclosures now stand at an astonishing 12-year low.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Foreclosure Rates, Market Conditions, Market Trends

Case-Shiller: Home Prices Hit 11-Month Low in July

October 3, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Home price growth slowed to its lowest pace in nearly a year according to the Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. National home price growth averaged 6.00 percent year-over-year as compared to 6.20 percent growth in June.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Case Shiller, Home Prices, Market Conditions

Fed Raises Key Interest Rate For 3rd Consecutive Time

September 27, 2018 by Robby Oakes

The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve announced that it raised the target federal funds rate to a range of 2.00 percent to 2.25 percent. This was the third consecutive increase in the Fed’s key interest rate and was the eighth time the Fed raised its key interest rate since 2015.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Federal Reserve, Interest Rates, Market Conditions

NAHB Housing Market Index Unchanged in September

September 20, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Home builder confidence in housing market conditions stayed flat in September. The National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index reported an index reading of 67, which matched expectations and NAHB’s housing market reading for August. Analysts cited recent tariffs on building materials as a significant cause of easing builder confidence.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Builder Confidence, Housing Market, Market Conditions

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