Last week’s economic news included readings on job openings, consumer sentiment and the Federal Reserve’s monthly survey of senior loan officers. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released. Freddie Mac noted that last week’s primary mortgage market survey did not include post-election readings as the survey information was gathered prior to election results.
Loan Officers Survey: High Demand for Home Loans, Commercial Lenders Raise Standards
As demand for mortgage financing and homes increase, the Federal Reserve reported last week that banks are tightening the screws on commercial lending requirements. This could present challenges to home builders; they’ve been consistently pressured to build more homes at a faster pace. Less availability of commercial financing may impact home builders and their suppliers. The survey indicated that demand for home and consumer loans also increased.
Mortgage Rates Rise, New Jobless Claims Fall
Mortgage rates rose across the board on average. Freddie Mac reported the rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose three basis points to 3.57 percent. The average rate for a 15-year fixed rate mortgage increased four basis points to 2.88 percent, which equaled the average rate for a 5/1 adjustable rate mortgage. Average discount points were unchanged at 0.50 percent for fixed rate mortgages and 0.40 percent for 5/1 adjustable rate mortgages.
New jobless claims fell to 254,000, which was lower than the expected reading of 260,000 new claims. Last week’s reading was also lower than 265,000 new claims filed the prior week. Job openings held steady at 5.50 million in September.
According to the University of Michigan’s monthly consumer sentiment index, November’s reading rose 91.60 in November as compared to an expected index reading of 88.00 and October’s reading of 87.20. This reading falls in line with strengthening labor markets. Improving economic conditions can influence consumers who want to buy homes.
What‘s Ahead
Next week’s economic reports include releases from the National Association of Home Builders, Commerce Department readings on housing starts and building permits issued and weekly releases on new jobless claims and mortgage rates.
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783 Trout Springs Road
Forest Lakes, AZ 85931
$849,900
9
Beds
5
Baths
3,342
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6725158
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Don't miss this beautiful property with 4 cabins on the lot. The main cabin features a family room, kitchen, wood stove, mud room, laundry room with storage and spacious bedroom. the other 3 units were remodeled in 2021 with new appliances and fixtures throughout. Cabins 2,3, and 4 come fully furnished with sofas, kitchen tables, dinnerware, queen sized beds, and linens. Cabins have lots of Pine surfaces, giving them that cozy cabin feel. Nestled in the Ponderosa Pines, this property borders the National Forest with tons of hiking, biking, ATV trails, and 6 trout stocked lakes for fishing, kayaking, canoeing or swimming. COOL PINES!!! ELEVATION OVER 7800! CURRENT VRBRO RENTS ADVERTISED: $350 PER NIGHT UNIT 1 & $150 PER NIGHT ON UNITS 2,3,4 Conveniently located right next to Sitgreaves National Forest, with numerous hiking & biking trails as well as fishing spots! The 3 other cabins have been recently remodeled and all showcase 2 bedrooms & 1 bath, plus their own kitchens and fireplaces! Whether you decide to use them as guest houses or rent them out for the summer, the possibilities are endless! What are you waiting for? This amazing deal won't last long!
27502 N Freedom Street
San Tan Valley, AZ 85144
$849,900
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,011
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6753759
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Why wait for a new build when you can buy now! Property includes detached casita w/ kitchenette, full bedroom and bathroom! There are 2 homes right next to each other with detached casitas and would make a great property for large families/friends who want to live close! Main home conveys 4 bedrooms + den/playroom/workout room, 3 full bathrooms, 3 car garage with epoxy flooring, 2 fireplaces. Quartz countertops, backsplash, stainless steel appliances, paver driveway. Close to San Tan Regional Park, Horseshoe Park Equestrian Centre, shopping, hospitals, entertainment and more! Home is currently available to be occupied and has complete set-up for hauled water, EPCOR submission has been received and EPCOR water line currently being installed. Home will have regular water service with EPCOR.
27536 N Freedom Street
San Tan Valley, AZ 85144
$849,900
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,011
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6753765
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Why wait for a new build when you can buy now! Property includes DETACHED CASITA w/ kitchenette, full bedroom and bathroom! There are 2 homes right next to each other with detached casitas and would make a great property for large families/friends who want to live close! Main home conveys 4 bedrooms + den/playroom/workout room, 3 full bathrooms, 3 car garage with epoxy flooring, 2 fireplaces. Quartz countertops, backsplash, stainless steel appliances, paver driveway. Close to San Tan Regional Park, Horseshoe Park Equestrian Centre, shopping, hospitals, entertainment and more! Home is currently available to be occupied and has complete set-up for hauled water, EPCOR submission has been received and EPCOR water line currently being installed. Home will have regular water service with EPCOR.
7295 E El Caminito Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
$849,900
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,741
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6769578
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Nestled in a prime Scottsdale location, this elegant home is just minutes from upscale dining, boutique shopping, and golf, all within a serene neighborhood. The living area features soaring beamed vaulted ceilings & a chic three-way gas fireplace, complemented by elegant farmhouse chandeliers. The chef's kitchen is adorned w/ a five-burner gas cooktop, stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry, & beautiful granite countertops. The master suite offers a spacious walk-in closet & a spa-like free-standing soaking tub. Enjoy your private backyard oasis, w/ newer modern landscaping, an aluminum patio cover and heated pool & spa. With dedicated fiber optic internet, this home perfectly balances elegance and modern convenience. Don't miss the chance to own your own Scottsdale sanctuary!
2921 W Castle Pines Drive
Williams, AZ 86046
$849,900
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,969
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6779931
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Luxuriously-updated home in the desirable Highland Meadows neighborhood. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home features 1,969 square feet of living space on nearly half an acre. With a 3-car attached garage - updated with epoxy floors and custom storage cabinetry - and an additional detached 20' x 24' 2-car garage/workshop - also with updated epoxy floors - there's plenty of room for cars, toys, and hobbies. The interior updates include a new primary bathroom shower and vanity, primary bedroom closet organizer, top-end kitchen appliances, a new water heater and A/C, freshly painted walls and interior door staining, and elegantly-painted white kitchen/dining room cabinets. Outside, beautiful front and rear landscaping offer relaxing evenings under the stars. Come see this home before too late!
8201 E Cypress Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
$849,900
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,478
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6777741
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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FULLY REMODELED-MODERN FARMHOUSE- SCOTTSDALE HOME!! VERY OPEN FLOORPLAN! Walls opened up, Expanded Primary Bedroom, Expanded bathrooms, and Raised hall ceiling! Boasting 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms on a LARGE Cul-De-Sac LOT! Nearly $200K in upgrades! Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring throughout with Custom carpet in bedrooms. Designer-Gourmet Kitchen with Custom Stained Butcher Block counters, All new soft closing cabinets and drawers, designer brick backsplash, farmhouse sink, and stainless steel appliances! Newly designed bathrooms with Quartz counters, shiplap, designers tiled floors and showers! All new doors, stylish fixtures and Lighting throughout! 2 car, new garage door and motor, and new epoxy flooring with LED recessed lighting. Exterior new Stucco and 2 tone paint. New 200 AMP panel and wiring. Enormous exterior covered patios, New front/back landscaping with new irrigation and a large side yard for games or dog play or anything you want! New tankless hot water heater, electric vehicle charging outlet! SEE DOCS TAB FOR FULL LIST OF UPGRADES Fantastic South Scottsdale Location! Close to Old Town, Dining, Shopping and Entertainment! Must See
5613 E Lonesome Trail
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
$849,900
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,182
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6781530
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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Fabulous Home with Amazingly Open ''Great Room'' Plan! This 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home has the Primary Bedroom split from the 2 Secondary Bedrooms and a Flex Room that is perfect for an Office, Den, Library, Piano Room and is presently shown as a Dining Room. Kitchen has large granite Center Island with Breakfast Bar and boasts beautiful upgraded expanded cabinets with self closing and ''pull out drawers''. Gourmet Kitchen with Extensive granite countertops, Gas Stove and Oven, builtin Microwave, Stainless Steel dishwasher and refrigerator. Kitchen, Breakfast Room all open to the Great Room. Complimentary large Tile Flooring throughout the main traffic areas and carpet in bedrooms. Low maintenance professional landscaping with extensive use of pavers compliment this large lot backing to NAOS. Expanded Garage with Builtin Cabinets and Expoxy Garage Floors. What a Perfect Lock and Leave home with such terrific outdoor spaces to enjoy and entertain. Gated Community with guests access at 60th Street and Lone Mountain Rd. (Private Code)
2926 W Tanya Trail
Phoenix, AZ 85086
$849,900
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,118
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6781125
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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What a beautiful Santa Fe style home that is Luxury desert living at it's finest. You are surrounded by amazing mountain views in this quiet oasis. Spacious Family room with vaulted ceilings. Beehive Fireplace for cozy fires. Split floor plan for extra privacy. Plantation shutters throughout. 3 car garage with 220v EV charger. Large covered back patio and entertaining area that includes a heated Jacuzzi and pool. There are many mature trees that compliment the nicely designed Desert landscaping. 19X9 storage shed with high ceiling for workshop or storage. With a full Acre lot there is plenty of space including a large separate fenced in area for setting up your horse corral or for storage such as travel trailers, your ''toy'' trailer, etc.
1016 E Tempe Drive
Tempe, AZ 85288
$849,900
3
Beds
4
Baths
2,626
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6781111
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
--
Amazing home with brand new landscaping and heated pool right in the heart of Tempe. This home has been completely remodeled and updated with sophistication and luxury. Close to ASU, downtown scottsdale, Tempe town lake and much more. Being sold fully furnished and ready to move in! This stunning property has 3 oversized bedrooms, each with their own bathroom and walk in closet. Enjoy Arizona sunsets on the balcony or a soak in the new heated pool or spa while barbecuing with friends. Currently run as a profitable rental/airbnb this is could be perfect for an investor looking for extra cash flow immediately. Don't miss out. Come see it today! Owner/Agent
7131 W Emile Zola Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85381
$849,900
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,668
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6782935
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
--
Prepare to be enchanted by this stunning 4-bedroom haven featuring over $100K in upgrades! A newly painted interior favoring a sleek design & a modern feel. Upscale new wood-look flooring, stylish light fixtures & tall vaulted ceilings and so much more. Highlights include a living room & an open den that can be converted into an office or study. Generous-sized great room has a granite surround gas fireplace & French doors providing easy access to the back patio, seamlessly blending indoor-outdoor living. Fabulous kitchen is a culinary delight, fully equipped w/ample custom fitted white cabinetry, modern fixtures, built-in appliances, granite counters, a waterfall island, sitting area & an ample sized walk-in pantry. Plus multiple dining areas for family gatherings and/or entertaining. Romantic main retreat showcases a sitting area, outdoor access, & an elegant ensuite comprised of dual sinks, jetted tub, & a walk-in closet. Remodeled bathrooms designed with granite counters,custom cabinetry and modern fixtures & mirrors provide a complete spa-like experience. Resort-like backyard offers a covered paver patio with ceiling fans, multiple sitting areas, built-in gas BBQ, gazebo, a newly finished pebble sheen refreshing pool & spa, grassy play area for children/ dogs, citrus fruit trees galore and an RV gate for any sized recreational vehicles on this over sized 13,000+ square ft lot. Added bonus with new ac and new water heater. Act swiftly, this home will go quickly!
29150 N 128th Lane
Peoria, AZ 85383
$849,900
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,102
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6784025
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
--
MAJESTICALLY EMBEDDED on a large elevated lot overlooking the 8th green with a view of the sunset and the hills in the distance, this breathtaking Libertas w/ Casita sits on easily one of the TOP FIVE LOTS in all of Trilogy. This home exudes charm and class and is embellished with custom cabinets throughout, multiple rooms of built-in floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and features 2 Murphy beds! The kitchen is centered around a huge center island and is a chef's delight with its Granite countertops and tile backsplash and features convenient pull-out shelves and storage areas including a built-in wine fridge! At the end of the day, picture yourself retreating to the large covered rear patio and watching the last golfers of the day finish up in the twilight to the sounds of the large bubbling stone water feature or for those chillier evenings, from the cozy raised firepit. This home will not last long as it truly is one of a kind. Reservations are being taken for showings starting Friday the 15th. This home is being sold ''Turnkey'' with identified exclusions.
26330 N 56th Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85083
$849,900
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,512
SqFt
Status
Active
MLS #
6784361
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Price Type
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UNBELIEVABLE MOUNTAIN VIEWS. This beautiful home is nestled at the foot of Ludden Mountain, with amazing views! The inside is just as amazing with it's open floor plan, chefs kitchen with an island, 42'' cabinets, granite couter tops, stainless GE Monagram appliances, built in refrigerator, double ovens & a pantry. This home has an office/den area plus 3 additional bedrooms. The primary suite includes a walk in closet, his/her double sink vanities, seperate tub/shower and a door leading out back to one of the outdoor patios. The large backyard is an oasis with a fenced pebbletec pool w/water feature, 2 covered patio, firepit area and VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS. If thats not enough there is a new Trane HVAC unit. This is a MUST SEE HOME.