Improved mortgage rate outlook could bode well for home sales
Fannie Mae economists not quite as gloomy about 2023 home sales outlook as mortgage rates retreat from 2022 highs and with potentially more room to ease
by Matt Carter Dec 19
Fed slows rate hikes, but remains wary of entrenched inflation
50 basis points 'is still a historically large increase and we still have some ways to go,' Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warns after policymakers wrap up final meeting of the year
by Matt Carter Dec 14
Mortgage rates fall — but so does demand, breaking 4-week streak
As mortgage rates continue to retreat from 2022 highs, all eyes will be on Federal Reserve as policymakers conduct their final meeting of the year next week
by Matt Carter Dec 7
Sign of the times: What the market could be signaling
Opinion
Ready to take a casual stroll through stats to try to make sense of these market? Find out where 'cocktail economist' Peter Prudden thinks we are headed next
by Peter Prudden Nov 29
'No housing bubble': An economist's top 10 predictions for 2023
Cut through the online clutter and armchair quarterbacking of the real estate industry with these expert predictions from Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner
by Matthew Gardner Nov 28
7 things agents can be grateful for in 2022
Opinion
Real things to be thankful for when the market feels more than a little bittersweet. There are many things to celebrate so grab a seat, pass the yams and prepare to cheers the year that seemingly teaches us a new lesson every day
by Rachael Hite Nov 22
We're poised for a great housing fall, y'all: What Q4 has in store
Opinion
The big question: Will this autumn be the bottom? Expert Chris Drayer offers his predictions for the months ahead
by Chris Drayer Oct 31
As US economy zigs upward again, real estate sags
Hits to broker commissions and home construction drove a decline in real estate gross domestic product in Q3 of the year, new data shows
by Daniel Houston Oct 27
The economic outlook for real estate: Dark days ahead?
Instead of disputing the economic news, searching for a ray of sunshine, or ignoring it, Compass' Rich Hopen goes beyond the headlines to understand what is going on
by Rich Hopen Oct 27
For the first time, Fannie Mae now expects home prices to fall next year
Economists at Fannie Mae project national home prices to decline by 1.5% and home sales by 21% in 2023 as Fed continues inflation fight
by Matt Carter Oct 12
Here are your biggest worries about the current market: Pulse
We asked, and you answered: What combination of market and economic forces is keeping you awake at night? Here are the results of this week's survey
by Inman Oct 12
Agent Outlook: Know the market so that you can translate the market
Opinion
Being able to crunch the numbers and speak about trends allows you to better interpret market movements for leads and clients in your area
by Eric Forney Oct 10
Moody's says odds of recession have risen to 'uncomfortably high' 59.5%
Investors who fund mortgages are demanding unusually high premiums in comparison to government bonds, out of fears the loans they make now could quickly be refinanced if rates drop
by Matt Carter Sep 27
Agent Outlook: Life events will still drive home sales, you can hang your hat on it
Opinion
The market may be slowing in some areas, but it will not come to a complete halt. Eric Forney of Livian shares this week's market insights and says that life events will keep consumers buying
by Eric Forney Sep 26
Don't expect mortgage rate relief in 2023, Fannie Mae warns in forecast
Even though the economy is probably headed for a recession next year, the Fed is seen as having a ways to go before inflation is under control
by Matt Carter Sep 21