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☆ Mortgage demand falls to the lowest level since 1995 as interest rates near 8%
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Diana Olick | In Dianaolick | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Mortgage rates last week rose for the sixth straight week, causing demand for home loans to drop to the lowest level since 1995. Total application volume fell 6.9% compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index. Applications for a mortgage to purchase a home dropped 6% week to week and were 21% lower than the same week one year ago. ARMs offer lower rates and can be fixed for up to 10 years before the rate resets. Mortgage rates moved even higher to start this week, with the 30-year fixed hitting 7.92% on Tuesday, according to Mortgage News Daily.

Persons: Joel Kan Organizations: Lennar Corporation, Mortgage, Mortgage News, CNBC Locations: Morristown, Morristown , New Jersey

☆ Large US homebuilders raise prices as existing home supply remains tight
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-25 | by ( Ananta Agarwal | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

It is thereby squeezing the pool of existing homes, which are typically more affordable than new construction. Public homebuilders on average have raised prices in about two-thirds of their communities, said BTIG analyst Carl Reichardt. This comes as the pricing gap between existing and new homes has narrowed, following a price appreciation in the resale market. "When the existing home market is seeing a price appreciation, it supports pricing power for new construction." However, as a consequence of recovery in new construction prices since last year, "affordability is close to its worst levels in at least the last three decades," said James Egan, Morgan Stanley housing strategist.

Persons: Andrew Kelly, Carl Reichardt, Matthew Bouley, James Egan, Morgan Stanley, Egan, homebuilders, BTIG's Reichardt, Ananta Agarwal, Shinjini Organizations: Lennar Corporation, REUTERS, Federal Reserve Economic, Lennar, PulteGroup Inc, U.S . Census, National Association of Realtors, Barclays, Thomson Locations: Morristown, Morristown , New Jersey, U.S, Bengaluru

[1/2] Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., July 19, 2023. The Commerce Department's report showed retail sales grew 0.7% last month against expectations of a 0.4% rise, suggesting the U.S. economy remains strong. "The retail sales number might indicate that the Fed would continue to raise rates." Home Depot (HD.N) added 1% after the home improvement chain posted a smaller-than-expected drop in quarterly same-store sales and topped profit estimates. Declining issues outnumbered advancers by a 5.29-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and a 2.90-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq.

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☆ Homebuilder Lennar raises full-year forecast for home deliveries
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

June 14 (Reuters) - Lennar Corp (LEN.N) on Wednesday raised its full-year forecast for home deliveries, as the homebuilder benefits from upbeat demand that far outpaced supply. Homebuilders are benefiting from the lack of existing home inventory and pent up demand they were unable to meet in previous years. The perennial shortage of homes on the market is frustrating would-be buyers eager to take advantage of dips in mortgage rates. The Miami-based homebuilder raised its total home deliveries forecast for 2023 to 68,000 to 70,000 homes, up from its prior guidance of between 62,000 and 66,000 homes. The company reported a second-quarter profit of $3.01 per share, above average analysts' estimate of $2.32 per share, according to Refinitiv data.

Persons: Freddie Mac, Stuart Miller, Kannaki, Krishna Chandra Organizations: Lennar, National Association of Realtors, Thomson Locations: The Miami, Bengaluru

☆ Homebuilder Lennar beats profit estimates on strong property prices
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

March 14 (Reuters) - Homebuilder Lennar Corp (LEN.N) on Tuesday reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit as high property prices helped offset supply shortages caused by rising material costs and a labor crunch. However, the industry is now staring at a slowdown as high interest rates have made borrowing more difficult for potential buyers. "Our sales volume and pricing have clearly been impacted by rising interest rates, but there remains a significant national shortage of housing, especially workforce housing, and there is still demand," Lennar Executive Chairman Stuart Miller said in a statement. Lennar reported net earnings per diluted share, excluding items, of $2.12 per share, above analysts' average estimate of $1.55 per share, according to Refinitiv data. Reporting by Priyamvada C and Kannaki Deka in Bengaluru; Editing by Devika SyamnathOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ After a wild, losing week for stocks, investors brace for more market-moving data
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-11 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +16 min

But PPI readings can predict the direction of future consumer price readings. High interest rates hurt because they increase monthly costs, but it's the lack of supply that contributes to elevated list prices. If we can get inflation down while seeing other economic indicators hold up, the likelihood of a soft landing increases. ET: Industrial Production & Capacity Utilization Looking back It was a tough week for stocks, with the Dow falling 4.4% in its worst showing since June. Under the hood, all sectors finished lower for the week, led down by financials and followed by materials and real estate.

☆ One of America's largest homebuilders just opened its first community in the metaverse as more homebuyers in the real world cancel their orders
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( Robert Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The LA-based builder KB Home opened a first-of-its-kind community in the metaverse on January 17. KB Home's virtual community allows customers to personalize some of the company's model homes to their preferences, from changing the architectural style to customizing the interior design. Different customizable home types offered in KB Homes' metaverse community Courtesy of KB Homes"We know consumers are increasingly immersing themselves and spending more time in virtual spaces," KB Home's CEO Jeffrey Mezger said in the announcement. To combat these issues, Rob McGibney, KB Home's chief operating officer, told investors that the company is focusing on moving homes "as efficiently as possible through the construction cycle." The metaverse community can help alleviate some of these issues by allowing customers to design their new home online before KB begins building it in the real world.

☆ Lennar forecasts slowdown in orders for new homes, shares fall
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Dec 14 (Reuters) - Homebuilder Lennar Corp (LEN.N) on Wednesday forecast a slowdown in new orders for the first quarter as high mortgage rates make properties unaffordable for some buyers. Lennar expects new orders in the current quarter to be between 12,000 and 13,500 homes, compared with new orders for 13,200 homes in the fourth quarter. However, the U.S. Federal Reserve's aggressive monetary policy tightening to curb decades-high inflation has made borrowing more difficult for customers as mortgage rates have more than doubled since the beginning of the year. Sales of previously owned homes fell for an eighth straight month in September, while homebuilding dropped, signaling that higher mortgage rates are choking the housing market. Net income attributable to Lennar rose to $1.32 billion, or $4.55 per share, in the fourth quarter, from $1.19 billion, or $3.91 per share, a year earlier.

☆ Homebuilder Lennar's quarterly profit rises 11%
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Dec 14 (Reuters) - U.S. homebuilder Lennar Corp (LEN.N) reported an 11% rise in fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday as high property prices offset the impact from a shrinking pool of buyers due to a spike in mortgage rates. However, the industry now faces a cooling homebuilding market as the U.S. Federal Reserve's aggressive monetary policy tightening to curb decades-high inflation has made borrowing more difficult. Net income attributable to Lennar rose to $1.32 billion, or $4.55 per share, in the reported quarter, from $1.19 billion, or $3.91 per share, a year earlier. Revenue rose about 21% to $10.17 billion. Reporting by Priyamvada C in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak DasguptaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Lennar quarterly profit rises on strong demand for homes
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterSignage is seen at The Collection at Morristown, a housing development by Lennar Corporation, in Morristown, New Jersey, U.S., November 13, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew KellySept 21 (Reuters) - Homebuilder Lennar Corp (LEN.N) on Wednesday reported a 4.3% rise in quarterly profit, benefiting from record-high property prices as demand far outpaced supply that was crippled by raw material and labor shortages. Existing home prices for all housing types in July touched $403,800, up 10.8% from a year ago, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. Miami-Florida based Lennar posted an about 29% rise in quarterly revenue to $8.93 billion. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Nathan Gomes and Priyamvada C in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini GanguliOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ The Fed has to balance its latest rate hike with trying not to tank the economy. Here's what to know.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Phil Rosen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Today, I'm breaking down what to know about the Fed's third jumbo rate hike, and how markets could look in its aftermath. In this March 21, 2018, file photo, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting in Washington. A third, outsized rate hike is an unprecedented move by the Federal Reserve. For this meeting in particular, billionaire David Rubenstein warned that a 100-basis-point hike this week would shock and depress markets and investors. What's on deck for markets after a third consecutive large rate hike?

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