Research Articles

Metro Council agrees to Fund Convention Center
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This historical post reviews Metro Council approval of predevelopment funding for Nashville’s convention center during the early planning stages of downtown redevelopment.
Mortgage Rates Bump Upward
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Mortgage rates increased to 5.68% following four consecutive weeks of declines as Treasury yields moved higher during the late 2000s housing transition.
30-Year Mortgage Rates Hit 4-Year Low!
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This historical update examines the drop in 30 year mortgage rates to 5.48% during the late 2000s credit market contraction and Fed policy shifts.
NAR Wants Higher Loan Limits
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This historical post reviews NAR’s proposal to raise conforming loan limits during the late 2000s housing transition and its potential impact on mortgage access.
30-Year Rates are Lowest Since 2005!
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Long term mortgage rates declined for the third consecutive week, reaching their lowest level since 2005. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30 year fixed...
Music City Convention Center Update
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This historical update reviews the expanded plans for Nashville’s convention center and its projected economic impact during the late 2000s development cycle.
Nashville Mortgage Rates Slide Lower
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In this historical update, 30 year mortgage rates fell to 6.07% as weak economic data pressured bond yields during the mid 2000s housing transition.