Tag Archives: Rates
For every 10 new households formed, 6 homes are built. How’s that working out?
More than a million dwellings needed to be built last year just to keep up with the new households that were created. Yet only 620,000 new housing units were completed, meaning that the nation fell short by 430,000 homes. And that’s just in 1 year. So … Continue reading
Buy or rent? Both are too expensive
Rates may be low but majority of Americans say housing remains unaffordable. Continue reading
The elusive luxury home
High-end buyers are having a hard time finding the home of their dreams. Continue reading
Housing outlook improves
Rising mortgage rates don’t seem to be putting a damper on home sales. Continue reading
Is 4 percent a normal rate?
Buyers are used to low rates, but their perception of normality could be skewed. Continue reading
Homebuyers singing the blues
Interest rates, home prices and low inventory are hampering buyers. Continue reading
West Coast home prices spike
Home prices are showing double-digit increases in some areas of the country. Continue reading
Home prices, sales jump
The housing market took another big step into solid territory. Continue reading
Help for well-off borrowers
A jumbo mortgage is more readily available for the right type of borrower. Continue reading