Archive for the 'consumer confidence' Category
Falling Consumer Confidence Helps Drag Mortgage Rates Lower. For Now.
Owen Raun - Jul 29th, 2010
For the second consecutive month, U.S. consumer confidence is plunging. July’s official reading is its lowest since July of last year and the figures run in stark contrast to just two months ago, when the index touched a multi-year high.
Read More..>>Consumer Confidence Hints At Higher Home Prices And Higher Mortgage Rates, Too
Owen Raun - Jun 2nd, 2010
According to The Conference Board, economic confidence is as high as it’s been since August 2007 — 4 months before the start of the recession. Americans are optimistic again. It’s good for home prices but bad for mortgage rates.
Read More..>>How Rising Consumer Sentiment Is Linked To Higher Home Prices
Owen Raun - Feb 12th, 2010
Consumer Sentiment has been on the rise since last February and it’s something to which home buyers should pay attention. The affordability of your next home may hinge on consumer confidence.
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