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U.S. home sales rise, boosted by lower mortgage rates

U.S. home sales rose more than expected in July, boosted by lower mortgage rates and a strong labor market, signs the Federal Reserve's shift toward lower interest rates was supporting the economy......»»

Category: topSource: reutersAug 21st, 2019

D.R. Horton sees 2020 home sales above estimates, shares rise

D.R. Horton Inc topped expectations for quarterly profit and forecast 2020 home sales above analysts' estimates, as cheaper mortgage rates buoyed demand from buyers, sending shares in the biggest U.S. homebuilder up as much as 6%......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 12th, 2019

Homebuilder Horton sees 2020 home sales above estimates, shares rise

D.R. Horton Inc topped expectations for profit and revenue in the fourth quarter and forecast 2020 home sales above analysts' estimates, as cheaper mortgage rates buoyed demand from buyers, sending shares in the biggest U.S. homebuilder up 3%......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 12th, 2019

Lower mortgage rates are causing an epic housing shortage

A lull in home sales earlier this year helped build much-needed supply, but a sharp drop in rates this summer brought demand back and has dramatically depleted that inventory......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralOct 15th, 2019

Lower mortgage rates are causing an epic housing shortage

A lull in home sales earlier this year helped build much-needed supply, but a sharp drop in rates this summer brought demand back and has dramatically depleted that inventory......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralOct 15th, 2019

Lower mortgage rates are causing an epic housing shortage

A lull in home sales earlier this year helped build much-needed supply, but a sharp drop in rates this summer brought demand back and has dramatically depleted that inventory......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcOct 15th, 2019

Pending home sales rise as borrowing costs decline

More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in August, signaling that low mortgage rates may spark a sustained turnaround for the housing market. .....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralSep 26th, 2019

Economic Report: Pending home sales rise 1.6% in August, led by gains in the West

It’s yet another sign that low mortgage rates have buoyed the housing market......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchSep 26th, 2019

New home sales surge in August as rates tumble

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rebounded more than expected in August, the latest sign that the struggling housing market was starting to get a lift from lower mortgage rates. Conway G. Gittens dives into the numbers......»»

Category: videoSource: reutersSep 25th, 2019

U.S. new home sales accelerate; lower mortgage rates a boost

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rebounded more than expected in August, the latest sign that the struggling housing market was starting to get a lift from lower mortgage rates......»»

Category: topSource: reutersSep 25th, 2019

U.S. new home sales increase more than expected in August

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rebounded more than expected in August, the latest sign that the struggling housing market was starting to get a lift from lower mortgage rates......»»

Category: topSource: reutersSep 25th, 2019

Pending home sales slump despite low mortgage rates

Fewer Americans signed contracts to buy homes in July, signaling that the housing market has yet to enjoy a strong bounce from lower mortgage rates......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralAug 29th, 2019

Pending home sales slump despite low mortgage rates

Fewer Americans signed contracts to buy homes in July, signaling that the housing market has yet to enjoy a strong bounce from lower mortgage rates......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralAug 29th, 2019

July pending home sales reverse course, falling 2.5% despite low mortgage rates

Pending home sales fell 2.5% in July month-to-month and were 0.3% lower compared with July 2018, according to the National Association of Realtors......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcAug 29th, 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

Economic Report: Forget slump in new-home sales in July. Falling mortgage rates are reviving housing market

Sales of new U.S. homes have zig-zagged from months, but they appear to be on the rise again with mortgage rates falling to multiyear lows......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchAug 23rd, 2019

U.S. new home sales drop sharply, point to more housing weakness

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes sank more than expected in July, a sign that the housing market continued in low gear despite lower mortgage rates and a strong labor market......»»

Category: topSource: reutersAug 23rd, 2019

Existing-home sales manage to increase 2.5% in July as lower mortgage rates alleviate some affordability constraints

The real-estate market nevertheless remains on shaky footing as the bumper spring and summer home-buying season begins to draw to a close......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchAug 21st, 2019

Pending home sales beat expectations, thanks to lower mortgage rates

The recent weakness in the housing market could be turning around, thanks to a steep drop in mortgage interest rates. Consumers signed more contracts to buy existing homes than expected in June......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcJul 30th, 2019

U.S. pending home sales increase more than expected in June

Contracts to buy previously owned homes rose more than expected in June, the National Association of Realtors said on Tuesday in a report that showed lower mortgage rates could be giving support to the housing market......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 30th, 2019

Sales of new homes rise, but prior 3 months revised down

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rebounded sharply in June, but sales for the prior three months were revised down, indicating that the housing market continued to tread water despite lower mortgage rates and a strong labor market......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJul 24th, 2019