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Spring Rush Pushes Housing Starts Higher
by Clayton Closson on May 16, 2007 in Market Update
Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged Again
by Clayton Closson on May 9, 2007 in Market Update
For the seventh consecutive time, the Fed decided to maintain the Fed Funds Rate at 5.25%. The Fed Funds Rate affects short-term interest rates such as those on adjustable rate mortgages and home equity lines of credit.
Mortgage Activity Blooms in Spring
by Clayton Closson on May 9, 2007 in Market Update
Mortgage Applications Move Higher
by Clayton Closson on April 25, 2007 in Market Update
As we move into the home buying season for 2007, applications for mortgages increased from the week previous. This is good news following the weak existing home sales report yesterday.
Favorable Interest Rates Drive New Home Sales Higher
by Clayton Closson on April 25, 2007 in Market Update
New home sales are looking good due to long-term interest rates remaining favorable. Home buyers have their choice at affordable homes as well as affordable financing.
Housing Starts Rise For Second Straight Month
by Clayton Closson on April 17, 2007 in Market Update
The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly reported today that the construction of new privately-owned residences grew for the second straight month, rising 0.8 percent in March.
Mortgage Applications Fall Despite Low Rates
by Clayton Closson on April 4, 2007 in Market Update
Mortgage applications were weaker last week as compared to the previous week. The housing market has suffered some setbacks recently, but will the future continue to weaken or will it stabilize?
Purchase Applications See Slight Gain
by Clayton Closson on March 28, 2007 in Market Update
Home buyers are encouraged to take advantage of low long-term fixed rates as we enter the home buying season for 2007. The excess of unsold homes also makes for a favorable situation for buyers.
Fed Holds Rates Steady, But Takes Long Look at Housing
by Clayton Closson on March 21, 2007 in Market Update
The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to hold short-term rates steady for the sixth consecutive time.
Improving Economy Causes Surge in Mortgage Activity
by Clayton Closson on March 14, 2007 in Market Update
Low long-term rates and an improving economic picture are driving more people into the home buying arena. Homeowners are still refinancing their adjustable rate mortgages into fixed-rate programs to avoid rising interest rates and payments.
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