The National Association of REALTORS

23
Oct
2015

Sales of Pre-Owned Homes Hit Second Highest Level in 8 Years

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Housing markets show continued strength as the National Association of Realtors reported that sales of existing homes reached their second highest level since February 2007. Sales of pre-owned homes increased by 4.70 percent and reached 5.55 million sales on a seasonally adjusted annual basis against analyst expectations of 5.34 million sales and August’s reading of 5.30 million sales of previously owned homes.

23
Sep
2015

National Association of REALTORS – Sales of Pre-Owned Homes Dip

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Sales of previously owned homes dropped in August by 4.80 percent on an annual basis for the first time in four months; the dip was likely caused by rising home prices. August sales were reported at a rate of 5.31 million; July’s rate was 5.58 million sales of previously owned homes.

27
Jul
2015

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 27, 2015

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Last week’s scheduled economic news releases were limited as no news was released on Monday or Tuesday, but good news did arrive in the form of a dip in mortgage rates for fixed rate loans. NAR reported higher sales of pre-owned homes and FHFA reported that home price growth associated with mortgages held or backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac held steady in May.

27
Apr
2015

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 27, 2015

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Last week’s housing related reports included the FHFA Home Price Index, the National Association of Realtors Existing Home Sales report and The Commerce Department’s report on new home sales. Results were mixed, but suggest that housing markets are strengthening.

30
Mar
2015

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 30, 2015

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Last week’s economic reports included reports on new and existing home sales and FHFA’s monthly home price index for properties associated with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgages. The details:

Sales of Pre-Owned Homes Hit Second Highest Level in 8 Years

National Association of REALTORS – Sales of Pre-Owned Homes Dip

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 27, 2015

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 27, 2015

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 30, 2015

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