Homebuyers respond as mortgage rates hover near 2025 lows
Purchase loan requests are up 7% from a year ago, as loosening housing inventory and a pullback in mortgage rates presents FHA buyers with more opportunities: MBA survey
by Matt Carter Mar 26
Surprise Fed move takes some pressure off of mortgage rates
Central bank dials back Treasury rolloffs but is not ready to cut short-term interest rates, as Fed policymakers indicate they're more worried about inflation than they were in December
by Matt Carter Mar 19
Inflation, job worries drive 'horrific' consumer confidence report
Republicans are less worried about the future than Democrats and Independents, but 'consumers from all 3 political affiliations are in agreement that the outlook has weakened since February'
by Matt Carter Mar 14
First-time buyer savings platform Foyer raises $6.2M
Contributing investors included Alpaca VC, Hometeam, Animo Ventures and ResilienceVC. Funds will help Foyer invest in consumer confidence, savings and education, said founder Landy Liu
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 28
Brad Inman proclaims real estate agents 'champions of the world'
Following a tough year of commission lawsuits and a challenging housing market, the Inman founder reminded real estate professionals Thursday that they are survivors poised for a rebirth
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
Coldwell Banker Realty CEO Kamini Lane: How big is your 'trust fund?'
Know, like and trust should be watchwords for real estate agents. Coldwell Banker's Kamini Lane offers insight into developing the trust that matters most to clients and colleagues
by Kamini Lane Nov 30
As settlements move forward, get back in the saddle: The Download
Opinion
With preliminary approval of NAR's deal and a new settlement proposal from HomeServices of America, can we finally all get back to business?
by Christy Murdock Apr 27
$14.75M sale marks DC region's biggest of the new year
The 17.5-acre equestrian estate was listed for $17.995M in May. The sales price also represents a new record for the town of Great Falls. Daniel Heider of TTR Sotheby's represented the sale
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 13
Homebuyer sentiment tallies record low amid falling rates
Fannie Mae economist warns that, while mortgage rates have retreated, the primary drivers of housing pessimism are persistent affordability challenges and worries about household finances
by Matt Carter Dec 7
Record 85% of Americans said October was a bad time to buy
Monthly Fannie Mae survey shows homebuyer pessimism hitting a new high last month, but a broader index aimed at capturing overall housing market sentiment actually improved
by Matt Carter Nov 7
Record number of Americans say it's a bad time to buy
A monthly survey by mortgage giant Fannie Mae finds 82% of consumers said July was a bad time to buy, a record in polling data going back to 2010
by Matt Carter Aug 8
Homebuyer sentiment ticks up for the first time since March
Most consumers continue to report that it’s a good time to sell a home — but a bad time to buy — and they frequently cite high prices and a lack of supply as their primary rationale
by Matt Carter Sep 7
COVID vaccinations give Americans more confidence in housing
Fannie Mae’s Home Price Sentiment Index increased by 5.2 points from February to 81.7 in March. Year over year, the index is up 0.9 points
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 7
Pending home sales fall in December
The PHSI dropped to 99.0 in December, thanks to a decline in consumer confidence
by Marian McPherson Jan 30