The housing sector, with its myriad influences like supply, demand, financing, and construction costs, has always been a fascinating barometer of economic health. In August 2023, the data painted a mixed picture of challenges and potential growth avenues. Let’s delve into the month’s key insights. Sales and Inventory Dynamics Shape August 2023 Housing Market In […]
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August 2023 Housing Update: Home Sales Dip, Inventory Shortage Persists
In the dynamic landscape of the housing market, recent data unveils a mixed bag of news that underscores the ongoing challenges and opportunities within the industry. Existing home sales for the month of June saw a decline of 3% compared to May, marking a 19% drop from the previous year at the same time. This […]
Impact of March 2023 Real Estate Data on Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS)
The real estate data for March 2023 had a significant impact on mortgage-backed securities (MBS) in April. Let’s explore how specific factors influenced MBS: Decline in Existing Home Sales and Low Inventory Levels Existing home sales decreased by 2% in March compared to February and 22% from the previous year. This decline indicates reduced demand […]
Existing Home Sales Rise for First Time in Twelve Months
While the past year-and-a-half took its toll on the real estate market, the latest news offered a glimmer of hope as data saw existing home sales rise. Despite 2021’s massive surge in real estate sales, 2022 generated a lackluster environment. Although the most recent data reflected an increase in home sales, housing inventory still presents […]
August Home Sales Reflect Strong Sensitivity to Mortgage Rates
Throughout September, the latest August home sales data reflected a strong sensitivity to mortgage rates. When rates experienced a short-lived dip in August, home sales reacted with a sudden jolt of activity. However, September 2022 closed out with mortgage rates hitting their highest levels since 2007. Thus, the real estate will be sure to compensate […]
Jackson Hole Economic Symposium Addresses Ongoing Inflation Woes
As mortgage rates continued to rise in August 2022, the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium took place. For the unacquainted, the Federal Reserve hosts this annual three-day conference, discussing the country’s economic challenges and overall direction. Unfortunately, this latest event came as the United States real estate market heads for a downturn. In the face of […]
July 2022 Real Estate: Mortgage Applications Plummet with Affordability Challenges
Heading into the July 2022 real estate market, the United States continues to face timeless obstacles. As the latest inflation data shows year-over-year growth, the white-hot U.S. real estate market displays signs of stalling. Despite 2021 reflecting a surge in home sales activity, sales of existing homes just achieved their fifth month in a row […]
Real Estate Market Challenges Contribute to the Declining Originations
May 2022 highlighted numerous real estate market challenges facing prospective home buyers. Now, the data directly supports the drop-off in activity. Higher Mortgage Rates Fueling Real Estate Market Challenges When discussing the latest real estate market challenges, higher mortgage rates take the top spot across many lists. Throughout the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]