Sentences with phrase «historically low levels»

Thus, the average amount of days each property spent on the market has increased from June but still remains at historically low levels.

Interest rates are at historically low levels on a global basis.

Yun says all of the price excesses from the housing bubble have been squeezed out of the market and interest rates remain at historically low levels, making buying attractive now.

Meanwhile, the vacancy rates for class - A malls are at historically low levels, while vacancy for power centers is nearing pre-recession levels.

Consequentially, «Mortgage rates will tick higher but remain at historically low levels in 2016,» said Sean Becketti, chief economist at Freddie Mac.

The U.S. rental market saw historically low levels during the mortgage finance boom and has been steadily shifting to historical norms since the mortgage bust.

Although mortgage interest rates are still at historically low levels, 4.5 % could be some sort of psychological barrier for many home buyers after seeing 30 - year rates below 4 % for much of the past two years.

«A significant amount of worldwide excess production capacity will keep a lid on inflationary pressures for some time to come, allowing monetary authorities to keep short - term interest rates at historically low levels and very supportive of housing market activity.

Canada's office market is well positioned going into the projected recession, thanks to its strong performance during recent years that drove vacancy rates down to historically low levels and continued to drive rents higher through 2008, says an analysis by Colliers International.

More so, 74 percent of respondents agree that with interest rates at historically low levels now is a great time to buy a home.

Given the historically low levels of interest rates and record high refinancing applications in the past four years, many of these potential upgrade buyers likely have recently refinanced and are hesitant to give up their existing low rate mortgage.

Even with the small increase, it is anticipated that Mortgage rates will remain at historically low levels in 2016.

Interest rates are still at historically low levels and in most markets home prices are still well below the highs.

Inventory remains at historically low levels.

Economists are predicting that mortgage interest rates will remain at «historically low levels» this year, with Freddie Mac expecting a 30 year fixed rate mortgage to average lower -LSB-...]

They have remained at or near historically low levels for many months, largely in response to the Federal Reserve's stimulus program.

However, interest rates have begun to rise rapidly, though the increase is from historically low levels.

The Pemberton real estate market continues to be restricted by a lack of inventory with the number of properties available for sale at historically low levels in all market segments.

(At press time), expectations are for the economy to grow about 2 percent in 2017 with interest rates remaining at historically low levels, albeit slightly higher than in 2016.

As a result of the rapid pace of sales, our listing inventory levels in both communities have fallen to historically low levels.

While interest rates are higher, they remain at historically low levels.

As rates remain at historically low levels, homeowners taking advantage to refinance their mortgages have pushed refinancing activity to higher levels.

«Those obtaining a mortgage last month were likely the last group of buyers to lock in a rate near historically low levels now that rates have marched to around 4 percent since the election.»

It's been years since the climate for investment in commercial real estate has been this favorable — property fundamentals are improving, construction pipelines are just revving up and interest rates remain at historically low levels (at...

Says Lynn Franco, Director of Economic Indicators at The Conference Board: «Despite this month's improvement in confidence, the overall Index remains at historically low levels.

Nevertheless, Americans» continued positive sentiment about housing appears to remain buoyed by low house prices and interest rates at historically low levels.

RISMEDIA, November 1, 2010 --(MCT)-- Consumer confidence rose in October, though it remains near historically low levels, with a monthly gauge compiled by the Conference Board increasing to 50.2.

While this very gradual rise in interest rates is unlikely to impact buy - to - let investors substantially while interest rates remain at historically low levels, it is a red flag that interest rates are moving up.

Many economists expect wage growth to accelerate with the unemployment rate at historically low levels — let's hope this happens sooner rather than later but until then put your best foot forward to maximize your job search success!

Between December 2017 to the time of writing, the VIX has sat at historically low levels, suggestion extremely low market volatility.

Human activities such as dam building, logging, pollution, and overfishing have already depressed salmon populations in the Northwest to historically low levels.2 Many salmon species are classified as threatened or endangered.

In 2015, long - term hot and dry conditions in California and Nevada brought snowpack to historically low levels.

Populations of this iconic fish are already at historically low levels.1

In 2011, a new study found that «overall global tropical cyclone activity has decreased to historically low levels during the past five years.»

A second key uncertainty is whether or not natural gas prices will remain at their historically low levels.

Thus, while TIPS yields are at historically low levels, TIPS continue to look like a clear choice over nominal Treasuries in relative terms, because investors aren't paying a premium for unexpected inflation.

On the other hand, when real yields are at historically low levels (such as in March 2008, when the real yield on some TIPS even turned negative), you might not want to own TIPS with an average maturity as long as nine years, as do the funds.

Of course, in the regular world most investors inhabit, things aren't so simple... Another look at the long - term chart shows volatility can trade at historically low levels for years at a time... only to spike, by definition, when you least expect it.

In fact, when reviewing the levels of cash held at money manager institutions, they are always at historically low levels at each of the historical market peaks.

And, unfortunately for the advocates of active management, dispersion remains at historically low levels.

A fear of rates rising from historically low levels also may be contributing.Yet rates have reversed this year from their post-U.S. election surge, and market movements early last week highlight how government bonds can still offer portfolio diversification benefits few other assets can, in our view.

As personal income tax rates have declined to historically low levels, investors have concentrated the largest portion of their retirement savings inside of traditional, tax - deferred accounts such as 401 (k) plans and Traditional IRAs.

Because bonds are particularly sensitive to interest rates and currently interest rates are at historically low levels, many have suggested that bonds now have a return / risk profile that is substantially different from the past.

Homes are more affordable than they've been in years and mortgage rates are at historically low levels.

While interest rates are slowly rising, they remain at historically low levels.

With interest rates at historically low levels, investors might reasonably assume that it's not a matter of if but a question of when rates will increase.»

The price of oil continues to drag down Canada's economy and our loonie is teetering at historically low levels, yet Canadians still can't stop talking about real estate.

The increase in builder confidence is related to the fact that homeowners who are able to qualify for mortgages are looking to take advantage of current mortgage rates, which have dipped to historically low levels.

Fed Statement Does Nothing to Stop Demand for Higher Risk Assets The Fed FOMC committee decided to leave interest rates at historically low levels and issued a statement that said nothing to deter demand for higher risk assets.

The increased appetite for ETFs was spurred by the constructive backdrop for US stocks: a synchronized and broad global economic expansion, and historically low levels of US stock market volatility.