by Racheli Refael | May 19, 2021 | Mortgage
The housing market is extremely competitive right now because mortgage rates are still near record lows. While mortgage rates are rising this year, the rates are still attractive to many individuals and families who are looking to buy a home. At the same time, when...
by Racheli Refael | Apr 28, 2021 | Mortgage
Most of the focus on stimulus checks has been on “when” they will arrive, but if you are in the market for a new home (and mortgage) you should know how that payment will impact your financing. Part of the latest Covid 19 relief package includes payments...
by Racheli Refael | Apr 26, 2021 | Financial Reports
Last week’s scheduled economic news included readings on sales of new and previously-owned homes and weekly reports on jobless claims and mortgage rates. March Sales of Previously-owned Homes Dip; New Home Sales Rise Sales of single-family homes fell in...
by Racheli Refael | Apr 19, 2021 | Financial Reports
Last week’s economic news included readings from the National Association of Home Builders on housing markets along with Commerce Department readings on housing starts and building permits issued. Fed Chair Jerome Powell appeared on 60 Minutes. Weekly...
by Racheli Refael | Apr 12, 2021 | Financial Reports
Last week’s economic reporting included readings from the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee and a speech given by Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released. FOMC Minutes: Fed’s...
