Home sales decline to 4 year low, Nat Realtor Assoc predicts prices up.  Confused?

Home sales decline to 4 year low, Nat Realtor Assoc predicts prices up. Confused?

Contract signings to purchase previously-owned U.S. homes unexpectedly fell by the most since January, reaching the lowest level since mid-2014 amid mounting evidence that the housing market is struggling.  New homes sales also tumbled 8.9% in October. On the...
Market correction? Apple down 20%, Treasuries rise, Real Estate invited to the party?

Market correction? Apple down 20%, Treasuries rise, Real Estate invited to the party?

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.  Unfortunately, the market plunge hasn’t helped get many folks into the Holiday Spirit!  What is driving the recent market correction?  Is this a bump or a real problem?  Is this all driven by the fed? Is real estate the next...
Stocks plummet, stock rise, one step you should take today

Stocks plummet, stock rise, one step you should take today

For anyone watching the markets, it has been quite the ride.  I’m feeling a bit seasick from all the motion taking place in the markets! Stocks plummet then come roaring back all within the same day.  What is going on?  As stocks are swooning so are 10-year treasuries...
Home sales decline to 4 year low, Nat Realtor Assoc predicts prices up.  Confused?

39% drop in real estate refinancing; Denver drops 44%

Mortgage rates for a 30-year mortgage bottomed our around 3.4% in July of July of 2016.  Rates recently broke through the 5% mark and the 10-year treasury just hit a 7-year high.  At the same time Well’s Fargo announced it was laying off over 600 mortgage workers and...