The housing market is gearing up for its busiest season yet, with prices soaring and mortgage rates on the rise. According to Dow Jones Market Data, the 10-year Treasury yield, which is a key indicator for mortgage rates, reached 4.163% on Monday. This increase, along with Friday's surge, marks the largest two-day gain since June 2022. The rise in yield comes as a result of … [Read more...] about The Housing Market Prepares for Another Busy Season
Housing Market
Canadian Building Permits Hit a 3-Year Low in December 2023
Canadian building permit issuance has experienced a significant slump, reaching its lowest level in over three years. Concerns surrounding the pent-up demand for housing in the country have played a role in this decline. According to Statistics Canada, the total value of building permits dropped by 14% in December, amounting to a seasonally adjusted 9.25 billion Canadian … [Read more...] about Canadian Building Permits Hit a 3-Year Low in December 2023
Home Sales Reach Lowest Level in a Decade
Declining Demand and Limited Supply Drive Prices Up In December, home sales reached their lowest level in over a decade due to the ongoing imbalance between demand and supply. This resulted in a surge in prices, bringing the year to a close on a high note. Sales Activity Hits Rock Bottom Sales activity in December hit its lowest point since August 2010. The National Association … [Read more...] about Home Sales Reach Lowest Level in a Decade
PulteGroup Reports 1.7% Increase in Third-Quarter Earnings
PulteGroup, the Atlanta-based homebuilder, saw a modest 1.7% rise in third-quarter earnings despite the impact of rising interest rates. The company reported a net income of $638.8 million, or $2.90 a share, surpassing the average Wall Street estimate of $2.83 a share. Strong Net New Orders and Revenue Growth PulteGroup experienced a significant increase in net new orders, with … [Read more...] about PulteGroup Reports 1.7% Increase in Third-Quarter Earnings
Sherwin-Williams Reports Strong Third-Quarter Performance
Sherwin-Williams, the Cleveland-based paint maker, exceeded expectations in its third-quarter financial results. Despite a slowdown in the housing market, the company experienced an increase in demand for repainting properties. Impressive Financial Figures For the quarter ended September 30, Sherwin-Williams recorded net income of $761.5 million, or $2.95 per share. This … [Read more...] about Sherwin-Williams Reports Strong Third-Quarter Performance
