Rates

11 Aug 2021

What To Do Before Interest Rates Rise

Mortgage

Mortgage rates are still low, but they are going up. This is creating a rush of people looking to buy homes before interest rates rise again. While it is difficult to predict when rates will go up again, it is hard for rates to go any lower. Homeowners and buyers need to act now before rates go up. What should homeowners do before rates rise? Sell Now While Rates Are Low Anyone who is thinking about selling their house should make every effort to do so now before rates go up again. Because there are so many people who are looking for…

09 Apr 2018

By Mark Feder

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 9th, 2018

Financial Reports

Last week's economic reports included readings on construction spending, mortgage rates and weekly jobless claims. Other labor-related claims included ADP payrolls, Non-Farm Payrolls and the national unemployment rate. Construction Spending Rises in February Construction spending was higher in February according to the Commerce Department. Spending on building projects rose by 0.10 percent in February Reuters reported that construction spending rose 0.10 percent as compared to expectations of an 0.40 percent increase and January's unchanged reading. Seasonal weather conditions typically cause lulls in building. Analysts said that residential construction spending increased by 0.10 percent to its highest level since January 2007.…