Despite mortgage rates steadily falling over the last month of 2023, overall mortgage application volume slipped nearly 10% over a two-week span to close out the rollercoaster ride that was the housing market of 2023.
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Lower Mortgage Rates Boosting Buyer Confidence
Mortgage rates continue to drop to close out 2023, a positive turn of events for potential buyers after 17 consecutive weeks with rates above the 7% mark.
Read More »Single-Family Permits Up Over 7% From January
“Single-family housing permits, a leading indicator of future starts, also increased 7.6% compared with the previous month. The uptick in single-family housing permits and starts aligns with the recent increase in homebuilder sentiment,” said First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi.
Read More »Builder Confidence Sinks to 13-Month Low
Increased costs and a bottlenecked supply chain have resulted in a dip in home building, even putting a hold on some new home sales.
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