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.
Entries Tagged as 'Consumer Confidence'
Consumer Confidence Hints At Higher Home Prices And Higher Mortgage Rates, Too
June 8th, 2010 · Comments Off on Consumer Confidence Hints At Higher Home Prices And Higher Mortgage Rates, Too
Tags: Consumer Confidence · Economy · Real Estate
The Home Price Index Shows Some Regions Up, Some Regions Down
March 3rd, 2010 · Comments Off on The Home Price Index Shows Some Regions Up, Some Regions Down
Publishing on a 2-month lag, the Federal Home Finance Agency said home prices fell by 1.6 percent nationally in December. And that’s an average, of course. Some regions performed well in December as compared to November, others didn’t.
Tags: Consumer Confidence · Home Price Index · Real Estate
How Rising Consumer Sentiment Is Linked To Higher Home Prices
February 20th, 2010 · Comments Off on How Rising Consumer Sentiment Is Linked To Higher Home Prices
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.
Tags: Consumer Confidence · Economy · Home Values · Real Estate