Tag Archive: Consumer Confidence

Mortgage Rates Spike On Strong Retail Sales Data. Could 4 Percent Rates Be Done?

Rising Retail Sales and Consumer Confidence data hints that the days of 4 percent, 30-year fixed rate mortgages may be nearing its end.

Florida Mortgage Rates for the Week of October 4, 2010

Mortgage rates are tough to pin down because, although the recession is over, everyday citizens aren’t spending like it is.

Florida Mortgage Rates Lower as Consumer Confidence Falls

Florida mortgage rates will see a drop as consumers show a lack of confidence in our economy.

Florida Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of June 1, 2010

Conforming and FHA mortgage rates rose for the first time in 5 weeks last week, pulling mortgage pricing off its best levels of the year.

How Rising Consumer Sentiment Is Linked To Higher Home Prices

Consumer Sentiment has been on the rise since last February and it’s something to which Orlando home buyers should pay attention.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 11, 2010

For the second straight week, the economic calendar is bare. Traders, once again, will be forced to rely on “gut” to make their trades.

5 Bargain Buys to Chase Away Those Consumer Confidence Blues

In a down economy, it can be near impossible sometimes to keep a positive outlook. Consumer spending slows to a crawl, and excess inventory begins to collect dust As such, retailers have little choice but to drop prices in hopes of selling more product.

Hey Winter Haven, I Have Gas! (But That’s Not Why I’m Smiling!)

TweetSorry about the title… but what can I say?   Bathroom humor is funny! Besides, I really did fill up my gas tank today! Thankfully, gas prices fell nationwide yesterday for the 78th consecutive day.   Flowing down to roughly $1.81 per gallon, the average price at the pump is less than 50% what it…