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Case-Shiller Home Price Growth Slower in January

March 28, 2019 by Rilian Ball

Home price indices issued by S&P Case-Shiller showed further slowing in home price growth in January. The national home price index showed 4.30 percent home price growth for the three months ended in January. Analysts expected home prices to grow 4.20 percent for the same period in cities surveyed by Case-Shiller. More cities reported declines in home prices than those that posted gains in home prices. The top cities posting year-over-year home price gains in the 20-City Home Price Index … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Case Shiller, Market Conditions, Marketing Trends

Are Multi-Unit Properties the Right Move for You?

March 27, 2019 by Rilian Ball

Real estate isn't a one-size-fits-all pursuit. Buying and renting multi-unit properties is one of the ways investors build residual income while increasing their property portfolios. However, multi-unit rentals come with some unique challenges. Are you ready to manage a multi-unit rental property? Ask yourself these questions to help you decide which path best fits your resources, goals, and interests. Do You Plan To Live On The Property? Living in one of your rental units offers a myriad of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Market Conditions, Market Trends, Real Estate

What Causes Mortgage Interest Rates To Fluctuate?

March 26, 2019 by Rilian Ball

The mortgage interest rate represents the cost of borrowing money to purchase a property. Mortgage interest rates are not fixed; that is, they fluctuate from one period of time to the next. Many different factors play into what your mortgage interest rate will finally turn out to be. Some of these factors have to deal with the economy and government decisions. Other factors have to do with your personal financial situation. Finally, mortgage interest rates can differ between lending … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Interest Rates, Market Conditions, Mortgage

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 25th, 2019

March 25, 2019 by Rilian Ball

Last week's economic news included readings from the National Association of Home Builders, Federal Reserve Federal Open Market Committee and a press conference by Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Sales of pre-owned homes in February were reported along with weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. NAHB: Builder Confidence Unchanged Despite Headwinds Home builders remained confident about housing market conditions in March. The NAHB Housing Market Index posted a reading of 62, which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: FOMC, Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates

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