For Week Ending September 17, 2022 Mortgage rates topped 6% the week ending 9/15, as hotter-than-expected inflation helped push rates to their highest level since 2008 amid growing recession concerns. According to Freddie Mac, mortgage rates are now double what … Continue reading
Median sales price was up just 5.6 percent to $369,750, the smallest gain since June 2020 Buyer activity pulled back as pending sales fell 23.8 percent Homes took 26 days to sell, 18.2 percent longer than the 22 days last … Continue reading
September 22, 2022 The housing market continues to face headwinds as mortgage rates increase again this week, following the 10-year Treasury yield’s jump to its highest level since 2011. Impacted by higher rates, house prices are softening, and home sales … Continue reading
September 1, 2022 The market’s renewed perception of a more aggressive monetary policy stance has driven mortgage rates up to almost double what they were a year ago. The increase in mortgage rates is coming at a particularly vulnerable time … Continue reading
For Week Ending August 20, 2022 Rents continue to soar to new highs amid low vacancy rates, with the median rent hitting $1,879 in the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas in July, a 12.3% increase from the same time last … Continue reading
August 25, 2022 The combination of higher mortgage rates and the slowdown in economic growth is weighing on the housing market. Home sales continue to decline, prices are moderating, and consumer confidence is low. But, amid waning demand, there are … Continue reading
