I am not an early bird or a night owl. I am some form of permanently exhausted pigeon.
I hate it when I gain 10 pounds for a role and then realize I am not an actor.
Rabbits jump and they live for 8 years. Dogs run and they live for 15 years. Turtles do nothing and live for 150 years…Lesson learned.
Now The Market Report . . .
As expected, the Fed raised policy rates a quarter percent at this week’s meeting. The increase will likely have little impact on long-term mortgage rates.
The surprise came with the Fed’s statement that two more rate hikes are likely this year. That’s one more than initially projected.
Strong economic indicators support the rate changes. Jobless claims dropped 4K from last week, and last month’s retail sales were higher than anticipated.
Median priced homes are flying off the shelves, so to speak. A recent industry analysis pinpointed the median listed-to-sale time frame at 64 days, a post-recession low.
A recent Fannie Mae survey found sellers more positive than buyers. Price increases paired with rising rates are tempering buyer attitudes.
CoreLogic reports the average U.S. homeowner gained $16,300 in home equity over the last year. Increased equity gives owners more flexibility in selling and financing.
The soldiers were exhausted after an extended time in drills, largely due to one soldier’s consistent errors. Finally, the drill sergeant said, “All right! All you idiots fall out!”
As the rest of the relieved squad wandered away, the mistake-prone soldier remained at attention. The drill instructor walked over, stood face-to-face, then raised a single eyebrow.
The soldier smiled and said, “Sure was a lot of ’em, huh, sir?”
This week’s potential market moving reports are:
Monday, June 18th: Housing Market Index
Tuesday, June 19th: Housing Starts
Wednesday, June 20th: MBA Mortgage Applications, Existing Home Sales
Thursday, June 21st: First Time Jobless Claims, FHFA House Price Index
Friday, June 22nd: Baker-Hughes Rig count
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