#Mortgage rates rise for first time in seven weeks

#Mortgage rates rise for first time in seven weeks

“Mortgage rates rise for first time in seven weeks” The average long-term US mortgage rate rose this week after falling for six straight weeks, adding to the challenges potential homebuyers face amid higher home prices and a limited supply of available houses. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the benchmark 30-year…

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#New home sales rise 5.8% in November — but dip in these regions

#New home sales rise 5.8% in November — but dip in these regions

“New home sales rise 5.8% in November — but dip in these regions” Sales of new US single-family homes rose for a second straight month in November likely as Americans took advantage of a retreat in mortgage rates and incentives from desperate builders, but the overall housing market remains depressed. New home sales increased 5.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual…

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#Mortgage rates fall for third straight week

#Mortgage rates fall for third straight week

“Mortgage rates fall for third straight week” The average long-term US mortgage rate ticked down for the third week in a row and have fallen more than a half-point since hitting a 20-year high less than a month ago. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the benchmark 30-year rate fell to…

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#Home prices fall for third straight month in September

#Home prices fall for third straight month in September

“Home prices fall for third straight month in September” US single-family home prices slowed further in September as higher mortgage rates eroded demand, closely watched surveys showed on Tuesday. The S&P CoreLogic Case Shiller national home price index dropped 0.8% month-over-month in September. Monthly house prices fell in July for the first time since late 2018. House prices…

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#New home sales unexpectedly rise 7.5% in October

#New home sales unexpectedly rise 7.5% in October

“New home sales unexpectedly rise 7.5% in October” Sales of new US single-family homes unexpectedly jumped in October, shrugging off rising mortgage rates and house prices, which have drastically eroded affordability. New home sales rebounded 7.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 632,000 units last month, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. September’s sales pace was revised down to 588,000 units from…

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#May sees a slowdown in NYC home sales: report

#May sees a slowdown in NYC home sales: report

“May sees a slowdown in NYC home sales: report” Spring in New York typically brings a busy homebuying season — but in May 2022, it doesn’t seem like many locals had that usual spring in their step. The latest report from Douglas Elliman shows that, due to a lack in inventory and rising mortgage rates,…

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