I hope you are having a wonderful summer. Our Seattle summer has been just beautiful – I don’t even mind the few days of rain we’ve had sprinkled in. Anyhow, you’re not reading this post for a weather report, are you? Let’s get back to what may impact mortgage interest rates this week! Today and Tuesday, we don’t have any economic indicators scheduled to be released. Wednesday is the big day with the minutes from the last Fed meeting being released.
What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: August 19, 2013
What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: August 12, 2013
What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: August 5, 2013
We have a very light calendar this week with only two scheduled economic indicators being released.
- Monday, August 5: ISM Services Index
- Thursday, August 8: Initial Jobless Claims
Don’t let this light calendar lull you into thinking it’s going to be a calm week for mortgage rates. With summer time in full swing and lighter volumes due to traders enjoying a summer vacation, we may see volatility with the direction of mortgage rates.
S&P Case Shiller: Seattle home prices on the rise
This morning the S&P/Case Shiller Home Prices Index was released revealing gains across the board for the 20 city index.
The report states that Seattle had their largest monthly gain to home prices since April 1990 of 3.15% from April to May.
Year over year, Seattle boasted double digit gains of 11.9% for May.
This can be good news for people in the greater Seattle area who are considering selling their home and for those who have been waiting for home values to improve so they can refinance.
Mortgage interest rates are off their record lows. However, they are still what would be considered historically low.
If you’re interested in getting preapproved to buy a home or refinancing your existing home located in Washington State, I’m happy to help you!
What may impact mortgage rates this week: July 29, 2013
What may impact mortgage rates this week: July 22, 2013
This week’s calendar is looking a little light as far as economic indicators that are scheduled to be released. Mortgage rates have been improving following Ben Bernanke’s dovish comments to Congress last week.
What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: July 15, 2013 [with mortgage rates]
This week, mortgage rates continue to be bumpy and with Ben Bernanke speaking tomorrow on Capital Hill, we may additional volatility. Here are some of the scheduled economic indicators to be released this week:
What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: July 1, 2013
This is a short week packed full of economic data that may impact already turbulent mortgage rates. It may look like a light week – watch for Friday’s Jobs Report. The bond and stock markets will close early Wednesday and reopen on Friday following the 4th of July holiday.
Monday, July 1: ISM Index
Wednesday, July 3: Initial Jobless Class and ISM Services Index
Thursday, July 4th: HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY
Friday, July 5: The Jobs Report
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