Why You Shouldn’t Put Too Much Faith In October’s Case-Shiller Index
The Case-Shiller Index posted awful numbers in its most recent reading. Each of the index’s 20 tracked markets showed home price deterioration between September’s and October’s respective report. Some markets fell as much as 2.9 percent.
Housing And Mortgage Predictions For 2011
With 2010 coming to a close, the “experts” are out in full force, making predictions for next year’s housing and mortgage markets on business television and in the papers.
New Home Sales Rise In November; Hint At Strong Winter 2011
Like most housing data from November, the most recent New Home Sales report showed sales volume increasing last month, and home supplies falling.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : December 27, 2010
Mortgage markets worsened again last week as the holiday-shortened sessions did little to buck recent momentum.
Home Inventory Dwindles Into The New Year
Existing Home Sales jumped another 6 percent in November, the report’s third month of improvement since bottoming in July.
Housing Starts Rise In November, But With A High Margin Of Error
The number of single-family Housing Starts increased in November, adding 30,000 units as compared to October.
Foreclosure Activity Plunges (But With An Asterisk)
November marked the first time since February 2009 that the number of monthly foreclosures filings failed to surpass 300,000 units.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : December 20, 2010
Mortgage markets worsened again last week as belief in a U.S. recovery and concerns for inflation took hold on Wall Street. Conforming mortgage rates rose for the 6th straight week.
Why Builder Confidence Surveys Matter To Buyers Of New Homes
Despite an unfavorable HMI reading, home builders might still less willing to “make a deal”; holding out for a better 2011.
Simple Real Estate Definitions : Loan-Level Pricing Adjustments
Loan-level pricing adjustments are mandatory loan fees based on a borrower’s specific default risk.