Sentences with phrase «near historic highs»

As of mid-April, retail REIT stock prices were at or near their historic highs.

Nationwide housing affordability held near historic highs in the first quarter of 2013, according to the NAHB / Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI).

The CO2 levels have increased (yet are nowhere near historic highs).

Nationwide, new - car and new - truck purchases hovered near historic highs.

«When you look at the broader economy, including a strong job market, rising wages, low inflation and low interest rates, and couple them to low fuel prices and strong consumer confidence, you have everything you need for auto sales to weather headwinds and remain at or near historic highs,» said Mustafa Mohatarem, GM chief economist.

Housing inventories are near historic lows and median home prices are near historic highs, yet supply growth in starter homes remains insufficient to lure young buyers.

Buying - in shares is another thing entirely, however, when shares are selling at or near historic highs and priced at many times earnings.

Output growth rates have been declining across the world, but income levels are at or near historic highs.

Adding to Chipotle's challenges, beef prices are near historic highs, pressuring its margins.

The Sensis Business Index reported favourable conditions among small and medium businesses, with confidence about the coming 12 months remaining near an historic high.

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And given the current frothy environment around tech stocks, where Facebook's own stock is at a near - historic high of $ 107 a share as of Wednesday afternoon, the timing makes sense.

With the stock market both volatile and near all - time highs, and fixed income yields hovering near historic lows, investors should consider different ways to diversify their portfolios.

«In 2011 Alabama moved from near last to 25th in the nation in overall grades and scores [Education Week assessment]... 12th in the nation for standards, assessments and accountability... data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) showed a historic gain of eight points in fourth grade Reading for Alabama public school students — the... highest gain ever in NAEP recorded history.

With interest rates still being at near historic lows, and home prices back near all time highs, it can make a lot of sense for some people to refinance their home.

With mortgage rates near their historic lows, fixed rate home mortgages are likely going to be a much better deal if you plan on living in the house for an extended period of time, as when rates reset on ARM loans the prior short - term savings will likely be more than offset by the higher rates for the duration of the loan, which can cause the interest - only loan payment to exceed the amoritizing 30 year fixed rate payments if mortgage rates spike high enough.

With interest rates still being at near historic lows, and home prices back near all time highs, it can make a lot of sense for some people to refinance their -LSB-...]

Meanwhile, mortgage rates have dipped to near historic lows, and many people are stuck with high mortgage rates that they can't refinance due to having little or no home equity.

Mortgage rates today are sitting near historic lows and while it's unlikely they will return to the high teens of the 1980s, a move higher five years from now is not out of the question.

High on a lush green canyon above the Wos River near Ubud in the historic Regency of Gianyar, lies the magnificent estate of Villa Imogiri.

Another remodeled old building with the expected period pieces and ambiance, this hotel is near the historic center of the city, which apparently means higher rates.

Tucked between the rugged rock ledges of the Pocono Mountains in PA and the magnificent Paupack High Falls near Lake Wallenpaupack, Ledges Hotel is a beautifully maintained historic hotel that exudes rustic charm.

Homeowner's insurance costs can vary quite a bit, depending on where the Gaithersburg home is located, whether it's just off of 270 or near transport hubs, in Historic Old Town or in some of the flashy new high - rise housing developments in the area.

It caters for a wide range of leisure and recreational activities within its 370 hectares (913 acres) and can be discovered nestled high in the Bathgate Hills near the historic town of Linlithgow.

Long - term rates remain near historic lows, and the fact that rates have finally begun to move higher has encouraged some firms to pounce on attractive long - term financing and what could be peak pricing.

Cap rates for single tenant properties remained near historic lows for retail, office and industrial sectors in the second quarter of 2013 due to the continued high demand for this asset class.

Yet, with homeownership already falling to 68.2 percent in the third quarter of 2007 from the historic high of 69.2 percent in the second quarter of 2004 and the tightening of mortgage loan credit in response to excesses of subprime lending, it's unlikely that the homeownership rate will increase in the near future.

The renovated Mamilla Avenue, completed in 2008, is now a popular open - air pedestrian promenade with 140 shops, (including high - end international chains and Israeli designer boutiques), cafes and restaurants on a 600 - metre stretch near the historic Jaffa Gate.

The percentage of available units is near historic lows, despite relatively high levels of new construction.

This suggests that NTRs may offer a better option for investors who are concerned about rich public REIT valuations that may overstate underlying asset value, especially now, when traded REIT prices are at historic highs and yields are near historic lows.

Fantastic fixer upper or investment property, conveniently located near downtown and historic Little Rock Central High S...

«With interest rates near historic lows and prices in many markets still well off their highs, a home remains one of the best long - term investments people will make.»

Regardless, mortgage rates still remain near the historic lows helping to keep homebuyer affordability high, and providing a strong incentive for those looking to refinance.

Ryan discusses the death of Osama Bin Laden; Ryan reviews the economic news of the week; Ryan notices the correlation between increased home sales and interest rate drops; Louis notes we can't expect the housing market to be supported by further decreases in rates as they are already near historic lows; Ryan explains that interest rates change once every four hours; Ryan notes the difference between getting a quote and being locked in to an interest rate; Ryan advises the importance of keeping in touch with your mortgage lender; Louis notes that interest rates change a lot faster than home prices; Ryan notes that the consumer confidence was up, Ryan and Louis discuss the Fed's decision to keep interest rates where they are and to continue the $ 600 billion QE2 program; Ryan and Louis discuss the Fed's view that inflation is nascent; Louis notes that not only does the Fed not see inflation that exists but disclaims any responsibility for it; Louis asserts that there is a correlation between oil prices and Fed policy; Louis discusses Ben Bernanke's assertion that the Fed can't control oil prices but that they somehow can control the impact of higher oil prices on the rest of the economy; Louis also remarks on Bernanke's view of the dollar - the claim that a strong dollar can be achieved through the Fed's current policy as it is their belief that they are creating a sound economy and therefore a sound dollar; Louis notes the irony of the Fed chastising Congress» spendthrift ways — if the Fed did not monetize the debt, Congress could» nt spend; Louis noted that as Bernanke spoke the prices of gold and silver rose as it seemed that the Fed has no interest in cutting off the easy money; the current Fed policy will keep interest rates low; Ryan notes that the Fed knows that they can't let interest rates rise because of the housing mess; Louis notes that the Fed has a Hobson's Choice - either keep rates low or let interest rates rise and cut off the recovery.