Mortgage markets improved for the second consecutive week last week as demand for U.S. mortgage-backed bonds remained high.
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Housing Starts Move To 2-Year High
Wednesday, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Housing Starts for single-family homes up 5.5 percent in August to a seasonally-adjusted, annualized count of 535,000 units nationwide.
Homebuilder Confidence Rises Again; Tops 40
As reported by the National Association of Home Builders, the Housing Market Index, a measure of builder confidence, rose to a reading of 40 in September — its highest mark since June 2006.
Foreclosures Remain Concentrated In Just A Few States
According to foreclosure data firm RealtyTrac, foreclosure activity increased 1 percent in August as compared to the month prior, climbing to just above 193,500 units nationwide.
Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (September 13 , 2012)
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent Thursday, while adding new market stimulus.
FOMC Expected To Announce New Stimulus Today
The FOMC adjourns from a 2-day meeting today. Mortgage rates are expected to change — perhaps by a lot.
Improving Market Index Climbs To 99
The number of U.S. housing markets showing “measurable and sustained growth” has increased by 19 this month, according to the National Association of Homebuilders’ Improving Market Index.
Simple Tips To Keep Your FICO High
For today’s home buyers and refinancing households, the value of “good credit” has never been higher.