Newtown Real Estate News

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Fed Officials Revise Projections

The economic data released over the past week had little influence on mortgage rates.

Fed Officials Revise Projections
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Job Gains Fall Short

The unemployment rate declined from 5% to 4.7%.

Job Gains Fall Short
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Sales of New Homes Surge

In April, sales of both new and existing homes exceeded expectations.

Sales of New Homes Surge
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Global Growth Outlook Downgraded

Signs of slower global growth were positive for mortgage rates.

Global Growth Outlook Downgraded
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Happy Earth Day

Earth Day is honored around the world on April 22, to inspire people to take action to protect and improve the Earth’s environment

Happy Earth Day
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Inflation and China

Central bankers have been the driver of mortgage rates over the past few weeks, but there was little new information from them this week.

Inflation and China
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Central Banks Drive Rates

Recent central bank actions and comments have been good for mortgage rates.

Central Banks Drive Rates
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Strong Job Gains Continue

Favorable comments from Fed Chair Yellen’s speech on Tuesday helped mortgage rates.

Strong Job Gains Continue
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Inflation Concerns Ease

Mixed economic data provided no reason for mortgage rates to move much in one direction or the other.

Inflation Concerns Ease
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Learn the Basics about Home Warranties

According to Realtor.com, home sellers can make their home more attractive to potential buyers.

Learn the Basics about Home Warranties
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Dovish Fed Statement

As expected, the Fed did not change the federal funds rate.

Dovish Fed Statement
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Improving Labor Market

The key monthly employment report revealed that the labor market continued to improve.

Improving Labor Market
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Manufacturing Picks Up

Most of the economic data released over the past week was stronger than expected.

Manufacturing Picks Up
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More Signs of Rising Inflation

The inflation data released over the past week was concerning for mortgage rates.

More Signs of Rising Inflation
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Inflation Climbs

Shifts in demand for risky assets, such as stocks, and also safe assets, like mortgage-backed securities, caused mortgage rate volatility.

Inflation Climbs
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Sentiment Shifts, Rates Rise Slightly

Once again, the change in mortgage rates over the past week was mostly determined by movements in the stock market.

Sentiment Shifts, Rates Rise Slightly
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$8M Property Goes On The Market In Newtown

The following properties were recently listed around Newtown, including an $8 million property at an “undisclosed” address.

$8M Property Goes On The Market In Newtown