Existing-home sales reach one-year high
Sales of previously owned homes unexpectedly increased to a one-year high as buyers rushed in ahead of a surge in mortgage rates, further depleting tight inventories to a record low.
Stay updated with breaking news from Andy Walden. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Sales of previously owned homes unexpectedly increased to a one-year high as buyers rushed in ahead of a surge in mortgage rates, further depleting tight inventories to a record low.
The average rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage is now the highest since May 2019. And home prices are expected to rise, though probably more slowly.
An uptick in pandemic-related payment suspensions reflecting new or restarted plan activity previously occurred as the omicron variant spread, but activity has since subsided.
Soaring home prices have created record housing wealth for both homeowners and sellers. These are the stunning numbers.
Soaring home prices have created record housing wealth for both homeowners and sellers. These are the stunning numbers.