Citizens’ policy count has fallen to about 439,000 and is projected to reach a record low by year-end as more policies shift to private insurers.
Rates on 30-year mortgages fell Wednesday to 6.23% from 6.26% the previous week. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages fell to 5.51%.
Home prices across the U.S. climbed 2.2% year over year, FHFA reports. Many states and metros saw gains, while quarterly growth was modest and September was flat.
NAR said pending sales rose monthly in the Northeast, Midwest and South and fell in the West. Year-over-year gains appeared only in the Midwest and South.
A new Realtor.com report shows the new-construction price premium at a record low as builders use incentives to lower rates and down payments for buyers.
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Americans expressed concerns about inflation and slower hiring while views of the labor market turned more negative, contributing to a decline in overall confidence.
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Debt falls on a spectrum. Mortgages and student loans can build long-term value, while high-interest credit cards and payday loans can strain budgets if not repaid quickly.
