As Homebuilder Confidence Stagnates, Deals Abound
Home builder confidence held firm this month, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ monthly Housing Market Index. September’s reading of 13 equaled a 17-month low.
Case-Shiller Shows Slowing Growth In Home Prices… Two Months Ago
Home values “crept forward” in July. But not that it matters — the Case-Shiller Index is a better tool for economists than it is for homeowners. There’s 3 reasons why.
New Home Sales Unchanged In August; Market Stabilizing
The August New Home Sales was weaker-than-expected, but both Wall Street investors and Main Street economists are shrugging it off. The numbers were foreshadowed by weakening housing figures from earlier this summer.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : September 27, 2010
In back-and-forth trading last week, conforming mortgage rates bottomed out Wednesday before rising through Friday’s afternoon close. This week should be even more volatile.
Existing Home Sales Rebound In August, Give Hope For Autumn
Sales of existing homes in recovered in August, perhaps the result of a post-tax credit normalization.
Housing Starts Rise In August, But By Less Than The Headlines Report
The number of single-family Housing Starts rebounded in August, climbing 4 percent from July’s 14-month low.
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (September 21, 2010 Edition)
Today, in its 7th meeting of the year, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-to-1 to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged.
The Federal Reserve Meets Today. Should You Lock Your Rate Before It Adjourns?
If you’re actively shopping for a mortgage, it may be prudent to lock your rate ahead of the Fed’s announcement today.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : September 20, 2010
Mortgage markets were highly volatile, yet relatively unchanged last week in back-and-forth trading on Wall Street.
Rent A Home Or Buy A Home : The Case For Both Sides
Is it better to rent a home, or to buy one? The answer may not be as clear-cut as you think. In this balanced, 3-minute joint interview from NBC’s The Today Show, you’ll hear the case for both sides.