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Homebuilder confidence hits highest level in nearly two years, thanks to lower mortgage rates

Builder confidence in the single-family market jumped three points in October to 71 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcOct 16th, 2019

Sales of existing homes jump to nearly a 2-year high

U.S. home sales jumped to their highest level in nearly two years in December, the latest indication that lower mortgage rates are helping the housing market to regain its footing after hitting a soft patch in 2018......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJan 22nd, 2020

Sales of existing homes jump to nearly a 2-year high

U.S. home sales jumped to their highest level in nearly two years in December, the latest indication that lower mortgage rates are helping the housing market to regain its footing after hitting a soft patch in 2018......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJan 22nd, 2020

U.S. existing home sales vault to near two-year high

U.S. home sales jumped to their highest level in nearly two years in December, the latest indication that lower mortgage rates are helping the housing market to regain its footing after hitting a soft patch in 2018......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 22nd, 2020

Homebuilder sentiment surges to highest level of the year, but there are warning signs

A sharp drop in mortgage rates in August was clearly behind the confidence in September, but rates have since reversed......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcSep 17th, 2019

U.S. purchase mortgage activity hits nine-year high: MBA

Applications to U.S. lenders seeking loans to buy a home climbed to their highest level in almost nine years last week even as mortgage rates increased for a second week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said on Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 17th, 2019

Mortgage rates jump past 5%, signaling more home price cuts ahead

Mortgage rates moved to the highest level in 8 years, and confidence in housing is now slipping. This as millennials are smack in the middle of their prime home buying years. Rates are expected to move even higher headed into next year. .....»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcOct 9th, 2018

Homebuilder confidence plummets to the lowest level in more than two years as "demand stalls"

Rising mortgage rates and continued home price growth are hurting affordability and fast becoming a toxic cocktail for the nation's homebuilders......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcNov 19th, 2018

Homebuilder confidence falls lowest level in more than 2 years

Rising mortgage rates and continued home price growth are hurting affordability and fast becoming a toxic cocktail for the nation's homebuilders......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralNov 19th, 2018

Homebuilder confidence plummets to the lowest level in more than two years as 'demand stalls' - CNBC

CNBCHomebuilder confidence plummets to the lowest level in more than two years as 'demand stalls'CNBCRising mortgage rates an.....»»

Category: topSource: googlenewsNov 19th, 2018

Economic Report: Home permits soar to highest level in 13 years in January, even as new construction dips slightly

‘Mortgage rates should remain low for some time,’ says Sal Guatieri, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 19th, 2020

Weekly mortgage refinance applications spike 15% as interest rates plunge to lowest in nearly 4 years

Homeowners rushed to take advantage of the sharp drop in interest rates last week. Refinance demand pushed total mortgage application volume up 5% for the week to the highest level since 2013, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcFeb 5th, 2020

Weekly mortgage applications soar 30% as homebuyer demand hits the highest level in 11 years

Purchase application volume hit the highest level since October 2009, rising 16% for the week and 8% from a year ago, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcJan 16th, 2020

U.S. housing starts rise; permits highest in over 12 years

U.S. homebuilding rebounded in October and permits for future home construction jumped to a more than 12-year high, pointing to strength in the housing market amid lower mortgage rates......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 19th, 2019

Southern California sees strongest July home sales in four years, thanks to lower mortgage rates

Home sales in Southern California jumped over 6% in July and were 3.7% higher annually, according to CoreLogic. That is the highest July volume since 2015 and the first year-over-year gain for any month since July of last year......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcAug 28th, 2019

Mortgage Loan Rates Mixed, New Borrower Applications Flat

Mortgage loan rate changes were mixed last week and applications for new mortgages remained flat. Refinancings have reached their highest level in nearly three years......»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstAug 21st, 2019

Home closings, sales rise for D.R. Horton on lower mortgage rates

Reduced mortgage rates and the lowest unemployment in nearly 50 years are driving demand for housing, and Arlington-based homebuilder D.R. Horton is benefiting from the combination of the two. D.R. Horton Inc. (NYSE: DHI), reported home closings for t.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJul 31st, 2019

Homebuilder optimism remains neutral despite lower mortgage interest rates

Homebuilder confidence rose slightly in July but fell below estimates. CNBC's Diana Olick reports on why the confidence isn't higher......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcJul 16th, 2019

Weekly mortgage applications for homebuyers hit highest level in 9 years

Two weeks of rising rates are taking their toll on homeowners hoping to refinance, but homebuyers are not pulling back......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralApr 17th, 2019

Mortgage purchase applications hit highest level in 9 years

Two weeks of rising rates are taking their toll on homeowners hoping to refinance, but homebuyers are not pulling back......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcApr 17th, 2019

Economic Report: Home-builder sentiment hits a 6-month high in April as the housing recovery takes hold

A confidence index produced by the homebuilder trade group reached the highest level since October......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 16th, 2019