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Opinion
Want to increase your economic and finance IQ? 9 ways to stay informed every day
by Christy Murdock May 21
Home sales, homebuilding headed for a slowdown, Fannie Mae says
Not until next year do Fannie Mae's Economic and Strategic Research Group economists expect to see a ‘a large deceleration in home price growth,’ with some regions likely to see price declines
by Matt Carter May 19
Family, staff and hours: 7 sacrifices agents are making amid tough times
As they consider the uncertain future ahead, here's what real estate agents are giving up in their professional and personal lives
'Modest recession' eyed in 2023, Fannie Mae economists predict
Home sales now expected to decline by 7.4% this year and 9.7% in 2023, a dramatic adjustment from March, when Fannie Mae forecast a 4.1% decrease in home sales this year and a 2.7% decrease in 2023
by Matt Carter Apr 19
Rising home prices expected to drive record purchase loan volume
High home prices are expected to drive a record $1.72 trillion in purchase mortgage originations in 2022, even though rising mortgage rates could put a dent in sales of existing homes
by Matt Carter Apr 13
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
Russia, Ukraine, interest rates: Economist answers burning spring market questions
Interest rates are on the move, but maybe not in the direction you'd expect. Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner reveals what the Russian invasion of Ukraine may mean for interest rates and the spring housing market
by Matthew Gardner Mar 11
Demand for purchase loans jumps 9% as mortgage rates briefly dip
Rates are rebounding as bond market investors weigh the prospect that the economic fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could eventually lead to higher energy costs that fuel inflation
by Matt Carter Mar 9
Gary Keller calls 2022 'uncharted territory' in Family Reunion speech
In a 2.5-hour opening address at Keller Williams' 2022 Family Reunion, Gary Keller said agents can navigate the 2022 housing market with good data and excellent service
by Marian McPherson Feb 20
Be on the lookout for these 10 real estate trends in 2022
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner outlines the 10 trends that will have the biggest impact on the real estate industry and markets across the country.
by Matthew Gardner Jan 31
5 reasons to be optimistic about the 2022 housing market
At the National Association of Realtors' national conference on Friday, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun shared promising insights about 2022
by Marian McPherson Nov 18
How the luxury housing market became invincible in 2021
Luxury real estate agents reported having record years, and high-end properties have grown to become a larger and larger share of the overall market this year
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 11
Mortgage rates hold steady following late-September spike
Mortgage rates barely changed a week after rising bond yields and Federal Reserve statements led to rate hikes across the board
by Daniel Houston Oct 7
The Evergrande crisis: Everything real estate agents need to know
One of China's largest property developers is in dire financial straits and the world is watching. What does it mean for the US housing market, real estate agents and economy?
by Daniel Houston Sep 23
Image of federal building to symbolize Trump tells Cook to resign
Latest policy stance sets the stage for the Federal Reserve to start scaling back debt purchases in November
by Matt Carter Sep 22