Home ownership weak purchase power.

Still not out of the woods. Weak purchase power listed as cause.

Comment from the article linked below.

“Remarkably low rates are not enough, as many homeowners continue to hold back due to lack of equity in their properties, poor credit and a weak job market,” Michael Fratantoni, MBA’s vice president of research and economics, said in a statement.

MSNBC – Applications for home ownerships slip.

MSNBC – Housing Sales Less than previously thought.