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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 27, 2020

Last week's economic reporting included readings on sales of new and previously owned homes. State and federal data on new and continuing jobless claims were released along with Freddie Mac's weekly report on mortgage rates. Sales of New and Existing Homes Rise in June Sales of new homes rose at their highest rate in 13 years according to the Commerce Department. New homes sold at a seasonally-adjusted annual pace of 776,000 sales, which exceeded the expected reading of 710.000 new single-family homes sold and May's reading of 682,000 new homes sold. Analysts said that increased interest in relocating to suburban areas and low mortgage rates fueled buyer interest in new homes.

By Bill Lublin|2020-07-27T05:45:00-04:00July 27th, 2020|Financial Reports|Comments Off

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 6, 2020

Last week's scheduled economic reports included readings on pending home sales, Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, and labor sector reports on private and public-sector job growth. Data on construction spending was also released. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.

By Bill Lublin|2020-07-06T05:45:00-04:00July 6th, 2020|Financial Reports|Comments Off

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 15, 2020

Last week's economic reporting included readings on inflation, the post-meeting statement from the Fed's Federal Open Market Committee, and consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released. Inflation Ticks Up in May

By Bill Lublin|2020-06-15T05:45:00-04:00June 15th, 2020|Financial Reports|Comments Off

Fed’s Open Market Committee Holds Key Rate Steady

The Federal Reserve's monetary policy committee decided against changing the Fed's benchmark interest rate range of 0.00 to 0.25 percent. The Federal Open Market Committee said in its post-meeting statement that it is not considering raising rates until 2023. Two of 17 FOMC members felt that the Fed's key rate may rise in 2022.

By Bill Lublin|2020-06-12T05:45:00-04:00June 12th, 2020|Financial Reports|Comments Off

The Pros And Cons Of Remodeling During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Nearly everyone has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in some way. While many people are getting tired of being cooped up in their homes, the home improvement industry has actually been able to stay afloat. Furthermore, it is actually thriving. Because many people are trapped in their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are thinking about carrying out a home remodeling project. For those who are wondering about the prospects of such an undertaking, it is important to weigh the pros and cons.

By Bill Lublin|2020-06-02T05:45:00-04:00June 2nd, 2020|Real Estate|Comments Off

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 26th, 2020

Last week's economic news included readings from the National Association of Home Builders on housing market conditions and reports on housing starts and building permits issued. Fed Chair Jerome Powell testified before Congress about the impact of Covid-19. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

By Bill Lublin|2020-05-26T08:01:13-04:00May 26th, 2020|Financial Reports|Comments Off