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New Home Sales Report More Upbeat Than That For Existing Homes

November 29, 2007 By: Mortgage News Daily - Mortgage Category: Home Buyers Comments Off

As usual the two monthly reports on home sales -existing homes and newly constructed houses – were issued in lockstep onWednesday and Thursday and while one was loudly proclaimed as an indicator that things were still getting worse, the second contained agerm of hope.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economists pointed out that when many of the sales that closed in October were being negotiated themortgage problems arising out of the sub prime situation were peaking. “We continue to see the biggest impact in high-cost markets that rely on jumbo loans…

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New home sales up, existing home sales down

November 29, 2007 By: Henry Category: Housing Market No Comments →

The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that sales of new, single-family homes in October increased 1.7 percent compared to September’s numbers.

Existing home sales down, historically low rates

November 28, 2007 By: Henry Category: Housing Market No Comments →

The National Association of Realtors announced today that total existing home sales – including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – decreased 1.2 percent in October when compared to the previous month’s sales.

Long-term mortgage rates hit 2005 lows

November 26, 2007 By: Henry Category: Mortgage News No Comments →

The average interest rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage with no upfront points fell to 6.0 percent on Monday, the first time since late 2005 that its been at that level. In addition, 15-year fixed rate mortgages can now be obtained at rates not seen since early 2006.

Housing starts post gain, long-term rates stay low

November 20, 2007 By: Henry Category: Home Buyers Comments Off

After three consecutive months of decline, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development surprised many, announcing housing starts moved higher in October.

Refinance or buy new home, the questions to ask

November 16, 2007 By: Henry Category: Home Buyers No Comments →

There seems to be a crossroads that many homeowners reach after being in a home a few years: should you refinance your current home or buy a new one?

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