The votes are in: high interest rates curb home purchases
The votes are in! Taking a deeper look at a recent firsttuesday poll helps us forecast home prices.
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Tag: mortgage rates
POLL: What effect have higher mortgage rates had on homebuyer decisions in 2022?
This week’s poll asks readers their thoughts on how mortgage rates impact homebuyer decisions.
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Homebuyers, sellers prepare for higher interest rates
Buyers and sellers are looking for the right moment to make their moves. Mortgage rates are finally on an upward run – making buyers and sellers nervous.
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Climbing out of the record low inventory ditch in 2022
Inventory dropped to record lows in 2021, but what does this mean for inventory in 2022?
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POLL: Do you think mortgage interest deductions encourage buyers to pay a premium price for a home?
This week’s poll inquires readers about housing prices and mortgage interest deductions!
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POLL: What are today’s buyers of real estate most concerned about as 2021 comes to a close?
What are today’s buyers of real estate most concerned about as 2021 comes to a close? The extent...
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California’s assembly line housing
Will demand for high-density multifamily buildings and condo units continue to drop following the...
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POLL: The effect of rising mortgage rates
Over the next 5 years, mortgage rates will rise to: adversely affect both sales volume and prices....
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Falling purchasing power takes a toll on home prices; Monthly Statistical Update (March 2019)
Buyer purchasing power’s pull on prices; Rising mortgage rates decrease purchasing power; Home prices fall from their peak
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The votes are in: Do sellers control the price in negotiations?
Our readers agree that sellers control the price in negotiations on the sale of a home.
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POLL: Rising mortgage rates
Over the next five years, mortgage rates will rise to: adversely affect both sales volume and...
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POLL: Mortgage rates increases over the next 5 years?
Over the next 5 years, mortgage rates will rise to: adversely affect both sales volume and prices....
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Press Release: Buyer Purchasing Power Index rises with low interest rates
The buyer purchasing power index continued to rise in the third quarter of 2016, indicating homebuyers have more money available today to pay higher prices.
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Low mortgage rates keep home sales high — for now
National home sales are at a precarious high due to low mortgage rates and high demand.
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POLL: How will mortgage rate increases affect the market over the next five years?
Over the next 5 years, mortgage rates will rise significantly enough to: adversely affect both...
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How interest rates affect the market
A quick refresher on how interest rates affect the market.
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Breaking News: The Fed to increase interest rates
After two days in meetings, Federal Reserve (Fed) chair Janet Yellen announced today their intention to increase the target Federal Funds rate.
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Signals encourage investors to hold for future prosperity, monthly statistical update (December 2015)
Yield spread and homes sales volume send a hold signal; Price-rise deceleration suggests end to hold phase approaching; Mortgage rates likely to rise by mid-2016
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See what home sales will look like following the interest rate increase
The Federal Reserve is getting ready to increase the Federal Funds rate. What will happen to other interest rates, and to California’s housing market? For the answer, look to history.
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2015 economic forecast update
How will global financial chaos affect California’s housing market?
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