For Week Ending July 13, 2024 U.S. homeowners with a mortgage saw their equity increase 9.6% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024, an average gain of $28,000 and the highest number since 2022, according to CoreLogic’s Homeowner Equity Insights … Continue reading
July 18, 2024 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to its lowest level since mid-March, dropping 12 basis points from last week. Mortgage rates are headed in the right direction and the economy remains resilient, two positive incremental signs for the … Continue reading
Metro home prices hit record high despite higher rates and more inventory Signed purchase agreements fell 10.8%; new listings down 5.8% The median sales price increased 1.8% to $390,000 Market times rose 9.7% to 34 days; inventory up 10.6% to … Continue reading
For Week Ending July 6, 2024 U.S. housing starts fell 5.5% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,277,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Privately-owned housing completions also declined, dropping 8.4% from the previous month to a seasonally … Continue reading
July 11, 2024 Following June’s jobs report, which showed a cooling labor market, the 10-year Treasury yield decreased this week and mortgage rates followed suit. There is also more inventory on the market, including a fair number of listings with … Continue reading
