Tag Archives: Mortgage Rates

Sales Soar as Manhattan Condos Kick Co-Op Prices

“They have may have re-financed, and they may have taken out a second mortgage,” said Jonathan Miller, CEO of Miller Samuel, a real estate appraisal and consultancy. “When they bought the home they may have figured out a way to … Continue reading

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Mortgage interest rates on upswing: Here’s the pocketbook impact

What a difference two months (and 1.11%) makes: Higher rates mean this Brisbane condo would now pencil out to $254 more a month (Kiesha Stephens/Redfin) Mortgage interest rates are on a tear. Last week they registered their sharpest one-week spike … Continue reading

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Pending Home Sales Soar 6.7 Percent to 6-Year High

“Even with limited choices, it appears some of the rise in contract signings could be from buyers wanting to take advantage of current affordability conditions before mortgage interest rates move higher,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the Realtors. “This … Continue reading

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Home Sales at Risk Due to Rising Mortgage Rates

Lengthy loan locks could cost buyers thousands of extra dollars, which on the lower end might not be affordable and could scuttle the deal. While some builders can complete a home in 100 days, labor constraints have been slowing construction … Continue reading

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Rising Mortgage Rates Cause ‘Rush to ARMs’

“Mortgage rates increased by the most in a single week since 2011, and refinance application volume dropped to its lowest level in almost two years. However, applications for conventional purchase loans picked up by more than 3 percent over the … Continue reading

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