Top economists: Consumer price inflation could hit 6% by mid-year
For the first time in 15 years, Fannie Mae didn't publish the results of its National Housing Survey in November. The survey has showed homebuyer sentiment remains weak this year
Economists with the mortgage giant shared a glimmer of good news for real estate professionals in a pair of new forecasts
Economists at Fannie Mae and the Mortgage Bankers Association differ on how much room mortgage rates have to come down and how fast home price appreciation will cool
Applications for purchase loans fell 5% last week as rates climbed to highest level since February over concerns about inflation and growing government debt
Fannie Mae and MBA forecasts dampened expectations for projected home sales in 2025 while offering a more cautious outlook on the prospects of mortgage rates coming down in the new year
Affordability challenges will limit growth in home sales to 0.5% this year — to just 4.78M — before surging to 5.19M in 2025, according to the latest housing forecast from Fannie Mae economists
Lending industry leaders surveyed by Fannie Mae see the lack of housing supply as the biggest risk factor in 2024, but most expect refinancing to pick up next year if rates continue to fall
Does the rapid slowdown in the economy mean a recession is now inevitable in the new year, or is a 'soft landing' still possible? Economists are divided on the nation's economic outlook for 2024
Investment expert and team leader Jen Berbas looks at how changes to the Consumer Price Index's rent measure offer insight into the direction of consumer housing costs
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Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner offers his 2024 forecast for interest rates, home values and the potential for a housing market recovery
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The massive price growth many of us have benefitted from in the past several years has put a 'starter home' out of reach for many Americans
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There's a widespread belief that Americans have all packed up and moved because of the pandemic. However, the data that's coming in so far tells a different story
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Other than when home prices crashed with the bursting of the housing bubble, for more than 50 years, home price growth has outpaced inflation. This means we are offsetting high consumer prices because home values are increasing at an even faster rate
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Although still in its infancy, blockchain and crypto continue to evolve, garnering significant interest from individuals and large corporations alike. Windermere economist Matthew Gardner shares insights to help you, and your clients, understand the potential