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Orange County Housing Report

Orange County Housing Report

The Coming Change The sharp rise in mortgage rates from 2.65% during the first week of January to …

MORTGAGE WATCH

MORTGAGE WATCH

Mortgage Rates – remain flat since last Friday’s report.  Right now, MBS (Mortgage Backed Securities/Bonds) are following the 10yr …

Rate Watch Report

Rate Watch Report

Mortgage Rates are moving higher this week as Mortgage Bonds (MBS) and Treasury Bonds (TSY) are getting crushed (see chart).   …

Orange County Housing Report

Orange County Housing Report

New FOR-SALE Signs Nearly a third of all homes that enter the fray during the year come on …

MORTGAGE WATCH

MORTGAGE WATCH

Mortgage Rates improved microscopically this week as the underlying bond market remained calm.  Since the beginning of 2021, bonds have been exceptionally …

MORTGAGE WATCH

MORTGAGE WATCH

Mortgage Rates are rising and before we get into the WHY let’s remember that we are STILL sitting at the lowest end of …

Orange County Housing Report

Orange County Housing Report

Values Rising The market velocity is extremely fast, and it is a Hot Seller’s Market where values are …

Orange County Housing Report

Orange County Housing Report

Multiple Offers It is not uncommon for homes marketed FOR-SALE to procure 5, 10, 15, or even more …

Orange County Housing Report

Orange County Housing Report

Boiling Over Fierce demand, throngs of buyer tours, bidding wars, rapid appreciation, and limited available homes to purchase are all …

MORTGAGE WATCH

MORTGAGE WATCH

Mortgage Rates are improving as bonds are up slightly on the day. They did their normal, sell first and …