Monday, January 21, 2008

Existing home sales rise in November, Market likely stabilizing

Existing home sales rose slightly in November, indicating a stabilization in housing, according to the National Association of REALTORS.

Mortgage interest rates are near historic lows and the most current data shows decelerating price declines, along with a modest reduction in the number of homes on the market.

According to Freddie Mac, the national average commitment rate for a 30-year, conventional, fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.21% in November from 6.38% in October! The rate in November of 2006 was 6.24%!--

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