Last week’s economic reports included Pending Home Sales, Construction Spending and several reports on jobs and employment.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 05, 2015
National Association of REALTORS – Sales of Pre-Owned Homes Dip
Sales of previously owned homes dropped in August by 4.80 percent on an annual basis for the first time in four months; the dip was likely caused by rising home prices. August sales were reported at a rate of 5.31 million; July’s rate was 5.58 million sales of previously owned homes.
Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slower in April
According to the Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index for April, home prices slowed from the March reading of 4.30 percent year-over-year to 4.20 percent year-over-year.
