Market Outlook Archives - Michael Isaacs

Case-Shiller: Home Prices Growth Slows in March

August 1, 2019 by Michael Isaacs

Home price growth slowed again in May according to Case-Shiller home price indices. Home price growth slowed for the 14th consecutive month to its lowest rate in 12 years. Case-Shiller's National Home Price Index showed 3.40 percent growth year-over-year in May as compared to April's year-over-year reading of 3.50 percent.

NAHB: Housing Market Index Rises 1 Point in July

July 17, 2019 by Michael Isaacs

Home Builder sentiment rose one point in July according to the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index. 2019 builder confidence in housing market condition continued to fall short of 2018 levels. July's Housing Market Index reading of 65 was one point higher than June's reading.

Case-Shiller: Annual Home Price Growth Slows for 13th Consecutive Month

June 27, 2019 by Michael Isaacs

Case-Shiller's 20-City Home Price Index for April showed further declines in home price growth with 2.50 percent year-over-year home price growth as compared to March home price growth of 2.60 percent. New York City home prices held steady month-to-month and Seattle, Washington's home prices were unchanged year-over-year after posting 13 percent home price growth in 2018.

Fed Holds Key Rate Steady As It Watches Economic Trends

June 25, 2019 by Michael Isaacs

Federal Reserve policymakers held the federal funds rate at its current range of 2.25 to 2.50 percent. Analysts speculated that the Fed may lower its key rate based on signs of slowing economic growth and the President's encouragement to lower the Fed rate.

NAHB: Builder Confidence Slips in June

June 20, 2019 by Michael Isaacs

Homebuilder confidence dropped two points in June according to the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index. June's index reading was 64, which indicates strong sentiment among home builders for current housing market conditions.

Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slows in March

May 29, 2019 by Michael Isaacs

Case-Shiller Indices reported slower home price growth in March with a 3.70 percent gain year-over-year as compared to 3.90 percent home price growth for the year-over-year period in 2018. This was the slowest pace of home price growth in seven years.