March 2020 Archives

U.S. New Home Sales Fall 9.5% To 627,000 SAAR
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U.S. New Home Sales Fall 9.5% To 627,000 SAAR

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U.S. New Home Sales Fall 9.5% To 627,000 SAAR

The Census Bureau reported new home sales (contracts) for March at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 627,000. That was 15.4 percent below the revised February rate and down 9.5% from the same time a year ago. As a reminder, the Census counts a new home sale at the time of contract signing, not the actual closing. In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic we actually have a more relevant, forward-looking indicator of new home sales activity, similar to the pending sales metric we would use in the MLS. The median new home sales [...]

By Aaron Layman|2020-04-24T11:21:15+00:00April 24th, 2020|Denton County New Homes, Denton County Real Estate, Denton Tx New Homes, Denton TX Real Estate, DFW New Homes, DFW Real Estate, DFW Relocation, Economy, Housing Market, Markets, Mortgages, New Home Sales, Texas Real Estate|0 Comments

Dallas Fed Manufacturing Survey Crashes, Hit To Texas Housing Market Awaits
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Dallas Fed Manufacturing Survey Crashes, Hit To Texas Housing Market Awaits

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Dallas Fed Manufacturing Survey Crashes, Hit To Texas Housing Market Awaits

The Dallas Fed Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey for March just crashed to the worst levels since the survey began. The production index cratered from 16.4 to negative 35. New orders dropped to negative 41.3, and the growth rate of new orders index fell to negative 44.9. The employment index fell to negative 23.0, and the hours worked index fell to negative 22.4 "The general business activity index plunged from 1.2 to -70.0, and the company outlook index fell from 3.6 to -65.6. Both March readings are the lowest since the survey began in June 2004." [...]

By Aaron Layman|2020-03-30T17:10:34+00:00March 30th, 2020|Denton County Real Estate, Denton TX Real Estate, DFW Real Estate, Economy, Housing Market, In the Press, Texas Employment, Texas Real Estate|0 Comments

North Texas Home Sales Climb Higher In February As Yields Collapse
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North Texas Home Sales Climb Higher In February As Yields Collapse

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North Texas Home Sales Climb Higher In February As Yields Collapse

North Texas home sales rose again in February as record low mortgage interest rates continued to support the local real estate market. Dallas-Fort Worth saw sales rise 8 percent in February while pending sales were roughly 13 percent higher. The median price of a DFW home jumped 6 percent compared to a year ago, while the average price rose 7.7 percent. The supply of North Texas homes on the market dropped 13 percent to 2.6 months of supply. Denton County homes sales spiked 18 percent higher last month while pending sales rose about 15 percent [...]

By Aaron Layman|2020-03-10T12:22:53+00:00March 10th, 2020|Denton County Home Prices, Denton County Homes For Sale, Denton County Real Estate, Denton County Relocation, Denton Tx Home Prices, Denton TX Homes For Sale, Denton TX Real Estate, DFW Home Prices, DFW Homes For Sale, DFW Real Estate, DFW Relocation, Economy, Housing Market, Mortgage Rates|0 Comments

Mortgage Rates at Record Lows as 10-Year Treasury Yield Crashes Below One Percent
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Mortgage Rates at Record Lows as 10-Year Treasury Yield Crashes Below One Percent

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Mortgage Rates at Record Lows as 10-Year Treasury Yield Crashes Below One Percent

It has been an exciting week, and it's only Wednesday. After a massive market ramp on Monday failed to extend into a two-day rally, the Federal Reserve did what many, including myself, expected them to do. Jerome Powell and his central bank cronies pulled out an emergency 50 basis point cut to the Fed Funds rate. The Fed rate cut was little more than the Fed playing catch-up to the actual drop in market rates which were crushed by the ongoing coronavirus economic blowback. The Fed's poorly telegraphed rate cut was followed by a near [...]

By Aaron Layman|2020-03-04T22:48:32+00:00March 4th, 2020|Denton County Real Estate, Denton TX Real Estate, DFW Real Estate, Housing Market, In the Press, International Real Estate, Markets, Mortgage Rates, Mortgages|0 Comments

"Could not have been more pleased with the entire process of selling my Katy house. Aaron was very professional and went out of his way to help kennel my dog before showings while I was at work. He had an outstanding knowledge of the entire real estate transaction process and was always very responsive to my questions. Would definitely recommend Mr. Layman to anyone I know!!"

Matt B., Home Seller

"Aaron helped us narrow down our choices and navigate the market. He is very knowledgeable about making a wise decision. He will help you find a house that you love and is a good financial decision."

Kristina R., Home Buyer

"Aaron was our realtor when we bought our house 13 years ago and he was our realtor when we sold our house in 2014. He is honest about the market and very helpful with all aspects of buying/selling a home. We would recommend him to anyone in need of realty services."

Paula O., Home Buyer & Seller

"We had several agents to choose from as we'd been in the area for several years. Aaron was an easy choice as he's knowledgeable and wasn't afraid to go after what's best for us, his clients! He kept us well informed throughout the process and was always prompt in answering questions from start to finish. We definitely recommend Aaron!"

Shanna K., Home Buyer

"Working with Aaron was the best decision we made when looking for a new home and selling our previous home. He is one of the most knowledgeable realtors in the area. He knows the numbers, the trends, and always has data to back up his recommendations and decisions. Likewise, he made the process simple and understandable at the same time. Aaron was always in our corner and always did his best to get the best outcome for us. I have recommended Aaron to many friends and family and would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell their home."

Angelo G., Home Buyer & Seller

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March 2020

U.S. New Home Sales Fall 9.5% To 627,000 SAAR

Dallas Fed Manufacturing Survey Crashes, Hit To Texas Housing Market Awaits

North Texas Home Sales Climb Higher In February As Yields Collapse

Mortgage Rates at Record Lows as 10-Year Treasury Yield Crashes Below One Percent