Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Rehab and Remodeling Boost Construction Spending

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Jun 1, 2011 12:15PM

Rehab and Remodeling Boosts Construction Spending in April

The Census Bureau and Commerce Department have released Construction Spending data for April 2011. Residential construction spending includes remodeling , additions, and major replacements to owner occupied properties subsequent to completion of original building. It includes construction of additional housing units in existing residential structures, finishing of basements and attics, modernization of kitchens, bathrooms, etc. Also included are improvements outside of residential structures, such...

Jun 1, 2011 5:55PM

Mortgage Rates: Wall Ready to Tumble

We are witnessing the second stage of a significant shift lower in home loan borrowing costs. While these secondary signs are encouraging, they are just another step in what might evolve into a sustained rally in the bond market. That second step toward toppling "The Wall" took place today as Best Execution mortgage rates benefited from continued fears that the economy is not recovering at the pace previously thought. READ MORE UPDATED CURRENT MARKET : The "Best Execution" conventional 30-year fixed...


Micro News

3:10 PM:

Payroll Forecasts Slashed After Poor ADP Print

3:07 PM:

Profit Taking Seen. Lock Desks Await Loan Supply

12:33 PM:

Fed's Pianalto: Labor markets have long way to go

11:38 AM:

Loan Pricing: BestEx Improves. Wall Wavering

10:24 AM:

MBS Reach New 2011 Highs. Positive Reprices, Delays Possible

10:18 AM:

Renovations Lift Construction Spending in April

10:15 AM:

Manufacturing Sector Sees Slowest Growth Since Sept 2009: ISM

8:26 AM:

Private Sector Job Growth Greatly Disappoints in May: ADP

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