Market Forcast
Friday, November 3, 2006
November 3, 2006
MARKET CONDITIONS
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
REPORTED THAT RESALE PRICES SLIPPED TO
$220,000 ON MEDIAN HOME SALES. THIS SLIDE
IS 14.2% LOWER THAN A YEAR EARLIER.
NATIONAL HOUSING MARKET OUTLOOK
Fixed mortgage rates
6.3% to 6.4% for the rest of 2006
6.7% by the end of 2007
6.8% by the end of 2008
SALES OF EXISTING HOUSES
Down 9% for 2006 over 2005
Down 8% for 2007
SALES OF NEW HOUSES
Down 18% for 2006 over 2005
Down 8% for 2007
Appreciation of existing houses 2.5% for 2006
Source: Mortgage Bankers Assoc., Oct. 24 forecast
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