"Opendoor TechnologiesNASDAQ:OPEN) surged 16% yesterday, fueled by a blockbuster Census Bureau and Housing & Urban Development report showing new single-family home sales in August hit an annualized 800,000 units, up 20.5% from July's 664,000 pace. It was the strongest monthly jump in years, and year-over-year, sales rose 15.4%, suggesting robust demand. OPEN stock is up another 3% this morning. For iBuyers like Opendoor, this means quicker flips and fatter margins."
"Mortgage demand tells a darker story. Despite 30-year fixed rates dipping to 6.34% - the lowest since September 2024 - purchase applications barely budged, up just 0.3%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Refinance demand, which surged 58% a week earlier, stalled at around 1% in the latest update. Volatility from the Fed's recent rate cut, coupled with hawkish speeches, pushed rates up a quarter-point, dampening momentum."
Opendoor surged after Census and HUD reported new single-family home sales reached an annualized 800,000 units in August, a 20.5% monthly increase and 15.4% year-over-year rise, sending OPEN stock higher. New home inventory stood at 490,000 units, a 7.3-month supply, improving iBuyer prospects with faster flips and larger margins. Mortgage indicators painted a weaker picture: purchase applications rose only 0.3% despite 30-year rates falling to 6.34%, and recent refinance gains stalled amid rate volatility. Fed-related rate moves and seasonal headwinds keep purchase demand tepid, underscoring persistent fragility in the iBuyer business model.
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