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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 5, 2020

October 5, 2020 by Kim Abbott

Last week’s economic news included readings from Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, along with Commerce Department readings on public and private-sector job growth and the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index. Weekly reports on jobless claims and mortgage rates were also released. Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Ramps Up as Demand for Homes Increases July home prices rose at a year-over-year rate of 4.80 percent in July as compared to June’s reading of 4.40 percent. Shortages of available homes were driven by demand. Homebuyers were looking for larger homes to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Home Prices, Interest Rates

Buying A Home With Cash Versus Low Interest Rate Mortgages

October 2, 2020 by Kim Abbott

The real estate market has been in flux during the past few months. As a result, this could be a great time to both buy and sell a home. This is because mortgage rates are attractive for borrowers right now. With so many people who are looking to buy a home, is likely the people selling a home are going to receive multiple offers. On the other hand, given what the mortgage market looks like right now, borrowers also have attractive options. As a result, many people are wondering if they should buy a house with cash or take advantage of low interest rates. For homebuyers in this position, there … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Buying A Home, Interest Rates, Low Rates

What Is The Impact Of COVID-19 On Home Value?

August 6, 2020 by Kim Abbott

It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on everyone; however, there are a few impacts that are being overlooked. In addition to the public health crisis and the tanking of the stock market, there are also impacts of the virus on people’s home values. Some of these impacts have been positive while others have been negative. Regardless, it is important for everyone to understand how these impacts might impact someone’s home value, particularly for those who are looking to buy or sell a home in the future. The Dropping Rates Of Mortgages Because of the shelter in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: COVID19, Interest Rates, Real Estate

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 3, 2020

August 3, 2020 by Kim Abbott

Last week’s economic reports included readings from Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, data on pending home sales, and the consumer sentiment index released by the University of Michigan. The Federal Reserve released a statement from its Federal Open Market Committee and Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave a press conference. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and expanded reports on jobless claims were also released. Case-Shiller Home Price Readings Showed Slowing Home Price Gains in May May readings from Case-Shiller Home Price Indices showed no decline in home prices, but the national pace of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Interest Rates, Unemployment

FOMC Statement: Fed Holds Key Rate Steady as Coronavirus Spreads

July 31, 2020 by Kim Abbott

Wednesday’s post-meeting statement of the Federal Reserves Federal Open Market Committee reaffirmed its concern over the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the economy and health of all Americans. The Committee voted to hold its benchmark target federal funds range at 0.00 percent to 0.25 percent. Analysts do not expect the Fed to raise its key interest rate more than once in the next three years. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that the sharp increase in Covid-19 cases in mid-June kept the economy from recovering after the virus pandemic caused a historic plunge in the U.S. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: COVID, Interest Rates, Pandemic

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