More often than not the hardest part of doing something is the first step. Anxiety and concern about the the unknown as well as not even knowing what to ask can work against taking that difficult step, but so often the step is actually through a threshold on understanding and knowledge that can alleviate concerns …
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By Douglas Katz I am back after an unintended week off, but some interesting things going on it the market now. I am also launching a new format, so I hope that you enjoy it. General Commentary Fed action this week resulted in another 0.25% to the Federal Funds Rate. This was much more muted …
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By Douglas Katz – 1/20/23 Per Freddie Mac: As inflation continues to moderate, mortgage rates declined again this week. Rates are at their lowest level since September of last year, boosting both homebuyer demand and homebuilder sentiment. Declining rates are providing a much-needed boost to the housing market, but the supply of homes remains a …
By Douglas Katz – 01/19/2023 There are many types of divorce. From different levels of legal representation to different degrees of animosity, divorce is varied and unique to each couple. What does not differ is the requirement to deal with the physical, tangible things that need to de dispositioned and/or divided. Maybe it is just …
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By Douglas Katz – 12/15/2022 From Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates continued their downward trajectory this week, as softer inflation data and a modest shift in the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy reverberated through the economy. The good news for the housing market is that recent declines in rates have led to a stabilization in purchase demand. …
By Douglas Katz – 12/9/2022 From Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates decreased for the fourth consecutive week, due to increasing concerns over lackluster economic growth. Over the last four weeks, mortgage rates have declined three quarters of a point, the largest decline since 2008. While the decline in rates has been large, homebuyer sentiment remains low …
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By Douglas Katz – 12/07/2022 If you have not heard, mortgage rates have been trending up lately. This is an important consideration, but it is only one aspect of the pricing for a loan. In addition to the base rate which is more or less determined by market and economic conditions, pricing will be impacted …
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By Douglas Katz – 11/29/2022 The new official loan limits for classification of conforming loans is out and it is very generous. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) provided a great resource to see what the limits are throughout the nation as some areas have higher limits than others. Some considerations that this brings light. …
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By Douglas Katz – 11/18/2022 Per Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates tumbled this week due to incoming data that suggests inflation may have peaked. While the decline in mortgage rates is welcome news, there is still a long road ahead for the housing market. Inflation remains elevated, the Federal Reserve is likely to keep interest rates …
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