The January 2024 housing market has emerged as a focal point for analyzing the recent economic and financial developments impacting the real estate sector. With interest rates experiencing fluctuations, the dynamics of buying, selling, and investing in properties are witnessing significant shifts, prompting stakeholders to reevaluate their strategies amidst ongoing challenges. These issues, especially concerning […]
Interest Rates
Understanding Mortgage Rate Trends for 2024: An In-depth Analysis
Mortgage rates, the pivotal factor in home-buying decisions, have witnessed a turbulent journey over the past years. As we enter into a phase of economic recalibration, forecasting the trajectory of mortgage rates in 2024 becomes crucial for stakeholders in the real estate market. With comprehensive market insights and analysis, let’s delve into the expectations and […]
September 2023 Market Update: A Deep Dive into Recent Housing Trends
In the latest market news, the dynamics of the housing sector have seen some interesting fluctuations. Here’s a comprehensive update for September 2023, shedding light on the notable trends and patterns. Slowing Sales of Existing Homes Among September 2023 Market Update Insights For the month of July, sales of existing homes experienced a slight dip […]
Falling Mortgage Rates: Impact on New Home Buyers
Despite a seemingly endless upward trajectory, recent data finally points to falling mortgage rates. Mortgage rates, on a consistent rise over the past year, fell to 6.61%. Thus, mortgage rates decreased nearly half a percentage point since last week. Furthermore, 15-year mortgage rates dropped to 5.98%, nearly half a point drop but still way higher […]
Fed Testimony Reveals Latest Steps in Bringing Down Inflation
With the recent Fed testimony, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell assured lawmakers about their plans to bring down inflation. Not only does Fed Chair Jerome Powell seek to avoid a recession, he believes the Federal Reserve has the tools to do so. Comments from the Latest Fed Testimony “[The Federal Reserve] understands the hardship high […]
Demand for Second Homes: What’s Really Causing the Rise?
With 2021’s low interest rates, real estate analysts noticed a surprising trend: demand for second homes. In today’s competitive real estate market, buying one home can be challenging enough. This is especially true in the era of COVID-19. However, analysts did not originally predict current homeowners to lead the charge on purchasing that second property. […]
Should I Refinance My Home When Interest Rates Are Low?
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fed lowered the already historically low prime interest rate to 0%. Interest rates for 30-year mortgages are currently at historic lows as well, staying around the 3% mark for the past few months since the outbreak of the virus. This is a tempting time for homebuyers, as it […]