New Home Sales Jump 12.4% in July… The move puts new home sales up more than 30% from the same time last year. What it means – Demand for new homes remains solid, as sales are at their highest level since 2007. Still, the current pace is less than half of what it was at […]
April New Home Sales Rocket Higher, Up 16.6% Over March… The worry over new home sales in March appears misguided. In addition to an unexpected jump in sales last month, the median sale price also jumped 7.8% to $321,000. What it means– In March, new home sales, permits, and existing home sales posted disappointing results. But the residential real estate […]
Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged… The central bank left short-term rates at zero, but specifically mentioned in their press release that they could raise rates as soon as December. What it means – The Fed reminds of Wimpy from the cartoon Popeye. Wimpy is famous for saying, ” I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a […]