What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 6, 2016

Last week’s economic reports included readings on pending home sales, construction spending and consumer sentiment. Case-Shiller Home Price Indices for June were released, along with several labor-related reports including national unemployment, ADP Payrolls and Non-Farm Payrolls were also released along with weekly readings on new jobless claims and Freddie Mac’s survey of average mortgage rates.

Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Holds Steady in June

According to the Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index for June, average national home prices held steady with a seasonally adjusted annual growth rate of 5.10 percent in June. The top three cities for home price growth were Portland, Oregon with a reading of 12.60 percent; Seattle, Washington followed with a reading of 11.00 percent. Denver, Colorado home prices grew by 9.20 percent year-over-year.

San Francisco, California, which had posted highest year-over-year price gains in recent months slipped with a reading of 6.40 percent year-over-year in June. This could signify a cooling of rapid price gains in high demand metro areas where home prices have become unaffordable for many buyers.

Construction Spending Flat in July, Pending Home Sales Increase

While builder sentiment has been strong, construction spending was flat in July as compared to an expected reading of 0.60 percent and June’s reading of an 0.90 percent increase in construction spending. The Commerce Department reported that pending home sales increased 1.30 percent in July, which exceeded expectations of 0.90 percent growth and June’s negative reading of -0.80 percent. July’s reading appeared to even out June’s unexpected slump in pending sales, which are considered an indicator for future closings and home loan volume.

Mortgage Rates, New Jobless Claims Rise

Mortgage rates rose for all three loan types reported by Freddie Mac. The rate for a 30-year mortgage rate rose three basis points to 3.46 percent; the average rate for a 15-year mortgage also rose three basis points to 2.77 percent. The average rate for a 5/1 adjustable rate mortgage jumped by eight basis points to 2.83 percent. Discount points averaged 0.50 percent, 0.50 percent and 0.40 percent respectively. Mortgage rates rose after the yield on 10-year Treasury Notes increased in response to a speech given by Fed Chair Janet Yellen that indicated that the target federal funds rate could be raised in December.

263,000 new jobless claims were filed as compared to expectations of 265,000 new claims and the prior week’s reading of 261,000 new claims. Job growth slowed in August; the Commerce Department reported a reading of 151,000 new jobs in its Non-Farm Payrolls report. Analysts expected 170,000 new jobs, which fell significantly short of July’s reading of 275,000 jobs created. Non-Farm Payrolls includes data for public and private sector jobs.

Labor Reports: Job Growth Slows, National Unemployment Holds Steady

ADP Payrolls also reported fewer private sector jobs created in August with a reading of 177,000 new jobs as compared to 194,000 private sector jobs created in July. Analysts characterized August jobs reports as “fickle” due to high numbers of summer vacations and company-wide summer holiday closures.

August’s reading for national unemployment held steady at 4.90 percent.

While slower growth in home prices and job creation could signal an economic slowdown, there was good news as consumer confidence rose to 101.7 in August; this reading surpassed the expected reading of 97.0 and July’s reading of 96.7.

What’s Ahead

This week’s scheduled economic news is lean due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday. In addition to weekly reports on new jobless claims and mortgage rates, reports on job openings and the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book report will be released.

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109 E Hayward Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85020

$3,450,000
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,528 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6758133
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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3040 S Solitaires Canyon Drive Flagstaff, AZ 86005

$3,450,000
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,832 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6760314
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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15720 N 115th Way Scottsdale, AZ 85255

$3,450,000
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,817 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6763620
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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35670 N 85th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85266

$3,449,000 - 3Br/4Ba -  for Sale in Rosewood Ranch Estates, Scottsdale
Open House
$3,449,000
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,828 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6732527
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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18720 N 101st Street Unit 2019 Scottsdale, AZ 85255

$3,400,000
3 Beds
4 Baths
3,239 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6635492
Property Type Apartment
Price Type --
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$3,400,000
8 Beds
7.5 Baths
11,705 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6719083
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$3,400,000
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,160 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6761265
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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4106 E San Miguel Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85018

$3,400,000
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,844 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6748744
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$3,400,000 - 2Br/3Ba -  for Sale in Fort Valley Estates, Flagstaff
New
$3,400,000
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,984 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6778387
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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39877 N 107th Way Scottsdale, AZ 85262

$3,400,000 - 3Br/4Ba -  for Sale in Desert Mountain, Scottsdale
Open House
$3,400,000
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,050 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6769254
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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5919 N 45th Street Phoenix, AZ 85018

$3,400,000 - 4Br/3Ba -  for Sale in Heritage Hills, Phoenix
Open House
$3,400,000
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,188 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6771532
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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19947 N 94th Way Scottsdale, AZ 85255

$3,400,000 - 5Br/5Ba -  for Sale in La Strada, Scottsdale
Open House
$3,400,000
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,702 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6758877
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
LOCATION & VIEWS. Enjoy luxury living in the highly desired gated community of La Strada : one of Scottsdale's best-kept secrets adjacent to DC Ranch. Next to Market Street and minutes from all of North Scottsdale's best dining and hot spots, golf, hiking or biking trails. EXQUISITELY REMODELED. Most recently, a full-remodel of the primary bathroom & closets. All new Wolf appliances and a large, workable kitchen is great for the chef or novice cook. Remarkable home design with impressive resort style outdoor living spaces. Expansive glass pocket doors and wall of elegant French doors paired with soaring cathedral ceilings with a grand living area allows for seamless indoor/outdoor luxury living & effortless entertaining. All while enjoying the fabulous view of the McDowell Mountains.

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