Pending home sales tick up in March despite higher rates
NAR says pending home sales rose 1.5% in March to 73.7, but were down 1.1% year over year as rates stayed elevated.
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Housing demand still positive, but for how long with rising rates?
Rates rose above 6.25% and ended the week at 6.41% as spreads worsened while the 10-year yield neared its yearly high.
Read MoreMortgage applications rise slightly as rates move closer to 6%
MBA says applications rose 0.4% as the 30-year fixed rate fell to 6.09%. Refinances rose 4% and purchase apps fell 5% week over week.
Read MoreDecember housing data provides early signals for 2026 market
December’s housing data, especially purchase apps and inventory, will offer a preview of 2026 market conditions as rates hold steady.
Read MoreMortgage demand continues to outpace 2024
With rates still on the high end, MBA reported that refinance applications continued to fall but are still ahead of last year's pace
Read MoreSingle-family construction is getting worse due to rates
Thanks to Fed policy, data on single-family construction is not improving; in fact, it is getting worse.
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