What Explains Rise in Mortgage Refinance Apps, But Drop in New Ones?
Now with mortgage interest rates at an all-time low, applications for refinancing rose last week. But that doesn't explain the drop in new mortgage apps. The post What Explains Rise in Mortgage...
View ArticleHow Much Credit Should Quantitative Easing Get for Rising Housing Prices?
According to new data released this week, housing prices rose in July for the sixth month in a row -- good news indeed for the sluggish housing market and the economy in general. The post How Much...
View ArticleEconomy Still Needs Quantitative Easing, As Is: Bernanke
In a sign the Fed doubts the health of our economy, Ben Bernanke announced on Wednesday the decision to continue with its quantitative easing, as is.The post Economy Still Needs Quantitative Easing, As...
View ArticleIf Economy Ready to End Quantitative Easing, Why are Evictions on the Rise?
While housing starts may have nearly doubled since Quantitative Easing began in 2008, the rental market tells a different story.The post If Economy Ready to End Quantitative Easing, Why are Evictions...
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