Posted on March 9, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Home mortgage rates slipped to their lowest rates on record as uncertainty over the coronavirus continued to impact financial markets. Freddie Mac reported lower average mortgage rates for fixed and adjustable-rate mortgages.
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Posted on March 2, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Economic readings released last week included Case-Shiller and FHFA Home Price Indices and reports on new and pending home sales. The week wrapped up with a report on consumer sentiment and weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless…
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Posted on February 24, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Last week's scheduled economic reporting included readings on builder confidence in housing markets, housing starts and building permits issued and sales of previously owned homes. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.
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Posted on February 18, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Last week's economic reporting included releases on inflation, retail sales, and consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.
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Posted on February 10, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Last week's economic news included readings on construction spending and public and private-sector job growth. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.
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Posted on February 3, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Last week's economic reports included readings on home prices, new and pending home sales and a statement from the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee. The University of Michigan issued its monthly statement on consumer sentiment and weekly reports on…
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Posted on January 27, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Last week's economic reporting was slim due to the observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The National Association of Realtors(R) reported on sales of previously owned homes and the Veterans Administration announced changes to its home loan programs.…
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Posted on January 21, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Last week's economic reports included the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index along with readings on consumer sentiment and weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.
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Posted on January 13, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Last week's economic reports included readings on public and private sector jobs, the national unemployment rate and weekly readings on mortgage rates and new unemployment claims.
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Posted on January 6, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Last week's economic reports included readings from Case-Schiller Home Price Indices and National Association of Realtors(R) data on pending home sales. The Conference Board of the U.S. Senate also released its Consumer Confidence Index. Weekly readings on mortgage rates…
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