Rates
NAR Chief Economist Says Commercial Real Estate Will Revitalize, Calls on Federal Reserve to Consider Cutting Interest Rates
There’s tremendous difficulty in the commercial real estate market, with higher interest rates hindering borrowing and making refinancing costly. www.nar.realtor – Research
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, November 16, 2023
The three-week drop in mortgage rates is a steady sign that they have likely hit a peak and are headed down. www.nar.realtor – Research
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, October 5, 2023
The 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate now sits at 7.49% as of October 5, 2023, up from 7.31% last week. www.nar.realtor – Research
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, September 07, 2023
Mortgage interest rates eased this week from 7.18% to 7.12%. Although this is the fourth week above 7%, demand is still active in the housing market despite higher rates. www.nar.realtor – Research
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, August 17, 2023
Mortgage interest rates are now officially above 7%, hitting 7.09% this week, up from 6.96% the prior week, and is the highest rate in more than 20 years. www.nar.realtor – Research
Higher Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Made It Difficult for Home Buyers to Qualify in May 2023
With a monthly mortgage payment increase of 3.7% and a 2.8% rise in the median price of single-family homes, qualifying for a home loan was more challenging for potential buyers in May 2023. www.nar.realtor – Research
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, April 20, 2023
After declining for 5 consecutive weeks, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.39% from 6.27% the previous week. www.nar.realtor – Research
Office Vacancy Rates in 2022
For the past four years, we have seen a steady decline in the demand for office spaces, aggravated by Covid-19, and this trend is ongoing. Overall, the office vacancy rate has risen by 3% since 2019. www.nar.realtor – Research
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, February 16, 2023
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage ticked up to 6.32% from 6.12%. www.nar.realtor – Research