Monthly Archives: April 2019
Inventory
Mortgage Rates Continue to Climb
April 25, 2019
Despite the recent rise in mortgage rates, both existing and new home sales continue to show strength – indicating the lagged effect of lower rates on housing demand. This, along with improved affordability, should push housing activity higher in the coming months.
Information provided by Freddie Mac.
Existing Home Sales
New Listings and Pending Sales
Inventory
Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise
April 18, 2019
After dropping dramatically in late March, mortgage rates have modestly increased since then. While this week marks the third consecutive week of rises, purchase activity reached a nine-year high – indicative of a strong spring homebuying season.
Information provided by Freddie Mac.
New Listings and Pending Sales
Inventory
Mortgage Rates Inch Up
April 11, 2019
Rates moved up slightly this week while mortgage applications decreased following last week’s jump in rates – indicating borrower sensitivity to changing mortgage rates. Despite the recent rise, we expect mortgage rates to remain low, in line with the low 10-year treasury yields, boosting homebuyer demand in the next few months.
Information provided by Freddie Mac.