After fully absorbing the sharp increases in Treasury yields over the past couple of weeks, the 30-year mortgage rate has cleared the psychologically important 4 percent mark for the first time since May. Today’s survey rate stands at 4.03 percent, up 7 basis points from last week.
For Week Ending July 1, 2017
Nationally and locally, economic conditions affecting residential real estate have not changed much this year, which is good for market stability. The most recent jobs report was favorable, while unemployment and mortgage rates both remain satisfyingly reasonable. If there were more homes for sale, we might see a shift in prices. Although builder and seller confidence are high, we are not close to a trend change in that regard.
In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending July 1:
For the month of May:
All comparisons are to 2016
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Global interest rates turned up sharply over the last week. The 10-year Treasury yield was no exception, increasing 10 basis points in a holiday-shortened week. The 30-year mortgage rate followed suit, rising 8 basis points to 3.96 percent.
For Week Ending June 24, 2017
We are now beyond two years of year-over-year declines in inventory, and it doesn’t look like the situation is going to change anytime soon. However, buyer demand and home prices are still rising, and the number of distressed homes on the market has fallen. It would be great to see more starter homes on the docket for new construction during these next few busy building months to help those that are looking to enter the market.
In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending June 24:
For the month of May:
All comparisons are to 2016
Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From The Skinny Blog.
The 30-year mortgage rate fell 2 basis points to 3.88 percent this week. However, the majority of this Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) was conducted prior to Tuesday’s sell-off in the bond market which drove Treasury yields higher. Mortgage rates may increase in next week’s survey if Treasury yields continue to rise.
