Homebuyer sentiment hits record low
Only 24% of consumers think now is a good time to buy a home — the lowest reading ever recorded in a monthly survey conducted by Fannie Mae since 2010
by Matt Carter Apr 7
Homebuyer sentiment hits new low in Fannie Mae's National Housing Survey
Affordability and supply constraints seen as limiting opportunities, particularly for younger buyers
by Matt Carter Feb 7
Meet the Opendoor executive shaping the iBuyer narrative
As Opendoor's Chief Customer Officer, Megan Meyer Toolson is putting the company's customer at the forefront of everything and sharing the iBuyer's story with agents and brokers
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 20
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
Nearly two-thirds of buyers say it's a 'bad time' to buy a home
Booming home price growth and dwindling inventory has negatively impacted buyer sentiment, according to Fannie Mae's latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index
by Marian McPherson Jul 8
Beyond the headlines: The number that blew through forecasts
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner discusses how new home sales exceeded the annual rate of 1M units for the first time since 2006, blowing past most predictions
by Matthew Gardner Sep 29
Beyond the headlines: Builder sentiment record high
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner digs deeper into last week's economic announcements on retail sales, consumer sentiment, building permits and more
by Matthew Gardner Sep 22
Homeowner couple in front of sold house
According to a survey by SOLD.com, approximately half of homeowners don’t understand all their selling options
by Marian McPherson Apr 30
Buyer, renter confidence slips as home prices keep rising
Worries about the ability to save for a down payment or qualify for a mortgage are keeping would-be buyers and renters on the sidelines
by Marian McPherson Mar 27
We're feeling better about the economy, but not necessarily ready to buy
Fannie Mae survey finds share who would buy if they moved today at all-time low
by Inman Jan 7
Fannie Mae survey suggest homebuyer sentiment at a plateau
by Inman Jun 7
Commentary: Failure of leadership coming together in another chaotic moment
by Lou Barnes Jan 13
2% of respondents say they plan to buy a home within 1 year
by Inman Nov 8
'Double dip' far from certain
by Matt Carter Aug 10
Survey: Nearly 40% of renters have decided to never buy a home
by Andrea V. Brambila May 18