Posts Covering Forecasts
August 2018 mortgage rates forecast (FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional)
July 27, 2018 in Forecasts
August will bring on a wild ride for mortgage rates. Tariffs are throwing uncertainty into markets, and mortgage rates might be the beneficiaries — or the victims of new trade policy.
What mortgage rate history can tell us about the future
February 15, 2018 in About Mortgages Economic News Essential Mortgage Miscellany Federal Reserve First-Time Home Buyers Forecasts Homeownership Topics Mortgage Rates Mortgage Strategy Real Estate Refinance Uncategorized
How useful is mortgage rate history? Mortgage rate history may sound a pretty boring topic. Indeed, you may subscribe to the Henry Ford school, which believes that all history is bunk. However, knowing how mortgage rates behaved in the past can help you understand what might happen to them in the future. That knowledge could […]
Mortgage rate predictions for 2018: expert opinions
December 11, 2017 in Forecasts Mortgage Rates
Where are mortgage rates headed this year? The bad news is that most experts think higher. The good news is, not much higher.
Housing market forecast : Experts weigh in on 2018 real estate
December 1, 2017 in Forecasts Real Estate News
2017 was a stellar year for real estate. But will real estate be a good value in 2018, and should sidelined home buyers buy now or wait? See our housing market forecast for answers.
Wages not rising as fast as home prices; NAR presents 2018 housing forecast
November 6, 2017 in Economic News Forecasts Real Estate News
Post-hurricane jobs numbers not as strong as expected The October jobs report is in, and the numbers are a mixed bag. The U.S. economy added 261,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in October, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. A hiring rebound at restaurants and bars impacted by recent hurricanes helped boost numbers. However, October’s jobs […]
Fed meeting: Interest rates remain as-is; hurricane impact negligible
November 1, 2017 in Federal Reserve Forecasts Mortgage Rates
The Fed holds rates steady. But another hike is expected in December. What does that mean for mortgage shoppers?
Realtors optimistic about next six months in housing markets
October 26, 2017 in Forecasts Mortgage News Real Estate News
Housing markets are coming up roses, even though summer’s over. Here’s what you need to know if you’re buying or selling today.
MBA predicts 7% jump in home purchase applications for 2018
October 24, 2017 in Forecasts Mortgage News
What’s the mortgage and real estate forecast for 2018? MBA says home buying will pick up, but for now, sellers are still in control.
October 2017 mortgage rates forecast (FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional)
October 2, 2017 in Forecasts Mortgage News
Mortgage rates are poised to move in September. Rates are low, but they may not stay that way for long. Analysis and advice.
September 2017 mortgage rates forecast (FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional)
August 30, 2017 in Forecasts Mortgage News
Mortgage rates are poised to move in September. Rates are low, but they may not stay that way for long. Analysis and advice.
Harvard Research: The Future Of Home Prices In 2018
June 25, 2017 in Forecasts Real Estate News
What will home prices do in 2017 and beyond? Find out what Harvard University researchers cam eup with in their latest study, The State of the Nation’s Housing — 2017 Edition.
6 Leading Mortgage Rate Predictions For 2017
November 23, 2016 in Forecasts Mortgage Rates
Everyone is asking where mortgage rates will be in 2017. We looked at 6 of the most credible sources and averaged the results for the most accurate mortgage rate forecast possible.
Housing Market Forecast : Experts Weigh In On 2017 Real Estate
October 12, 2016 in Forecasts Real Estate News
2016 was a stellar year for real estate. But will real estate be a good value in 2017, and should sidelined home buyers buy now or wait?