MORTGAGE WATCH

Mortgage Rates are slightly better this week!  Interestingly, Despite a stronger than expected report on current inflation, investors appeared to become less concerned about future inflation this week. Combined with a European Central Bank meeting that was viewed as favorable, mortgage rates are in an improving technically.

Looking ahead, investors will continue watching global Covid case counts and vaccine distribution. Beyond that, the next Fed meeting will take place on Wednesday. No change in the federal funds rate is expected, and investors will be looking for more detailed guidance on the pace of future bond purchases. In addition, Retail Sales will be released on Tuesday. Since consumer spending accounts for over two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, the retail sales data is a key indicator of the strength of the economy. Housing Starts will come out on Wednesday.

SOURCE & AUTHOR |

Keith Murphy Branch Manager – Essex Mortgage NMLS #330827

Direct: 714-309-1140

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About the Author

Tim Morissette, also known in the community as Mr. Foothill Ranch, offers over 45 years of real estate experience which has given him an established reputation and unmatched market knowledge. He is joined by his wife, Michele and sons Matt and Jeff, as they continue to offer personal service with an emphasis on achieving his clients’ real estate goals.  This unique combination of traits has led to his proven track record of referral and repeat business. This can be witnessed by the trust of homeowners in Foothill Ranch where he has sold twice as many homes and represented three times more buyers than the next-leading real estate agent for the last 25 years.

As residents of Foothill Ranch since 1994, Tim and Michele are actively involved in the community by fundraising for Foothill Ranch Library, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Cancer Society, Homes for Habitat, Relay for Life, South County Outreach, and the local church and schools. Tim enjoys sponsoring community-wide garage sales, as well as sponsoring Paper Shredding and E-Waste Recycling events twice a year, a Meet Santa Event & a Movie Night.

Tim and Michele are dedicated to their family of four sons, daughter-in-laws, and grandchildren. As a family, they enjoy many outdoor activities which include camping, spearfishing, mountain climbing and exploring the miles of hiking and equestrian trails in Foothill Ranch and the Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park. Tim and his sons are also avid snowboarders and enjoy mountain biking and lobster diving. Family is a top priority in the Morissette household. They look forward to helping more families achieve their dreams of homeownership.