Sorry to burst your bubble, but we’re not in one, housing experts say
Today's rising home prices and a persistent seller’s market differ from the 2007 housing bubble in a few key ways, economists told Inman. In short, don't expect bubbles bursting anytime soon
by Taylor Anderson Feb 3
As inflation heats up, home sales expected to decline over next 2 years
For the first time, Fannie Mae is forecasting all the way out to 2023, when it expects the economy to enter 'mature state of the business cycle,' with the risk of another recession moving into focus
by Matt Carter Nov 19
Knock Home Swap
Most Americans think it's a bad time to buy a home but a good time to sell, and high home prices are the culprit
by Matt Carter Oct 7
As homebuyer sentiment hits new low, some sellers also having doubts
Most Americans don't think prices will be higher in 12 months but that mortgage rates will rise, according to a new Fannie Mae survey
by Matt Carter Aug 9
A senior couple enjoying the sunset
Homeowners with low mortgage rates and seniors choosing to age in place aren't eager to sell, according to a new analysis by First American Financial Corp.
by Matt Carter Jun 22
Fannie Mae has 'meaningfully downgraded' its forecast for 2021 home sales
As listing shortages and supply constraints on homebuilders drive up prices, risk of inflation grows, economists with Fannie Mae's Economic and Strategic Research Group said
by Matt Carter Jun 16
Despite challenges, Americans would still rather buy than rent
Share of consumers who say they'd buy a home if they moved hits all-time high of 72%, according to Fannie Mae's monthly National Housing Survey
by Matt Carter Jun 7
Inflation, rate increases pose risks to housing market, Fannie Mae says
In their latest monthly forecast, Fannie Mae economists on Tuesday projected existing homes will sell at an annual pace of 5.88 million during April, May and June
by Matt Carter May 19
Sellers absolutely have the upper hand in this housing market: Survey
In a first, more people thought April was a bad time to buy a home than a good time, according to Fannie Mae's latest survey of home purchase sentiment
by Matt Carter May 7
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Rising mortgage rates cause Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to downwardly revise forecasts
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 19
Residential construction on the rise amid major inventory shortage
Residential housing starts rose 19.4 percent from February to March, according to a new report from the US Census Bureau
Fannie Mae: Economy will expand nearly 7% in 2021
Fannie Mae upgraded its full-year 2021 real GDP growth but cautioned that rising inflation and interest rates could be a risk in the near future
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 18
Fannie Mae forecasts mortgage rates under 3% for 2021
The average rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage could hit 2.9% in 2021, according to Fannie Mae's April housing forecast
by Patrick Kearns Apr 22
Housing market expected to stabilize in 2019: Fannie Mae
Slower economic growth will mean more static interest rates and increasing affordability, a new study from Fannie Mae says
by Patrick Kearns Dec 14
Majority of Americans believe home prices will go up
New Fannie Mae Home Sentiment survey reveals consumer outlook