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The Importance Of Pre-Approval During The Homebuying Process

August 26, 2022 by Michael Addison

If you want to buy a home in the near future, you are probably aware of just how competitive the housing market is. You need to put yourself in the best position possible to be successful by getting pre-approved for a home loan. This is a very important step, particularly when you compete against people making cash offers. Learn more about the importance of getting pre-approved below, and make sure your offer is taken seriously. A Pre-Approval Letter Shows You Are Serious The first reason why you need to get a pre-approval letter is that it will show any potential seller that you are serious about buying the home. One of the reasons why settlers like to accept cash offers is because they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Housing Market, Mortgage, Pre-Approval

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 1, 2022

August 1, 2022 by Michael Addison

Last week’s economic news included readings on home price growth, new and pending home sales, and inflation. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released. S&P Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slows in May Home prices rose at a slower pace in May according to the S&P Case-Shiller National Home Price Index. Year-over-year home prices rose by 19.70 percent in May as compared to April’s year-over-year reading of 20.60 percent in home price appreciation. Tampa, Florida led S&P Case-Shiller’s 20-City Home Price Index with 36.10 percent year-over-year home price growth. Miami, Florida followed with 34.00 percent home price appreciation. Dallas, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Housing Market, Jobless Claims

Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slows in April

July 1, 2022 by Michael Addison

U.S. home price growth continued but slowed in April according to the S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. The national home price index posted year-over-year home price growth of 20.4 percent in April as compared to the corresponding home price growth rate of 20.6 percent in March. Analysts said that diminishing affordability was slowing rapid gains in home prices seen during the pandemic. 20-City Home Price Index: Florida and Arizona Report Top Home Price Growth Rates The top three cities for year-over-year home price growth in April’s 20-City Home Price Index were Tampa, Florida with a reading of 35.8 percent; Miami, Florida reported 33.3 percent growth and Phoenix, Arizona … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Financial Report, Housing Market

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 27, 2022

June 27, 2022 by Michael Addison

Last week’s economic reporting included readings on home sales, Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony on monetary policy to the House Financial Services Committee, and the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released. New Home Sales Pace Rises as Pre-Owned Homes Sales Pace Slows The Commerce Department reported a seasonally-adjusted annual pace of 696,000 new homes sold in May; analysts predicted a year-over-year pace of 587,000 new homes sold as compared to April’s year-over-year pace of 629,000  new homes sold. While the year-over-year pace of new home sales increased by 10.70 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Financial Report, Housing Market

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