Oil price slump could be a drag on home prices in Wyoming, North Dakota, Alaska
Fannie Mae: Labor markets weaker in states with higher oil industry concentrations
by Amy Tankersley Aug 31
Homeowners may be unwittingly sitting on key to next purchase
Fannie Mae survey finds as many as 15 million homeowners underestimate their equity despite rising home values
by Amy Tankersley Aug 4
Millions are returning to the homebuying market -- here's what you should know
It's our responsibility to educate potential buyers
by Nabil Captan Jul 30
Investors aren't behind higher mortgage approval standards -- lenders are
Fannie Mae survey shows some lenders apply stricter standards than what their investors require, leaving some borrowers out in the cold
by Amy Tankersley Jul 28
Down Payment Resource unveils ‘We turn home searchers into homeowners’ campaign
Realtors and lenders leverage company’s database of down payment assistance programs to match more borrowers to funding opportunities
by Amy Tankersley Jul 27
Economists hit the gas on short-term housing market forecasts
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac revise earlier estimates for July home sales
by Amy Tankersley Jul 24
Fannie Mae's HOME app guides buyers through homebuying process
Free mobile app features mortgage loan calculators, educational resources and more
by Amy Tankersley Jul 13
Seller’s market sizzles this summer, according to Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae’s June 2015 National Housing Survey sets new records for optimism in housing market thanks to strong supply and increasing rent prices
by Amy Tankersley Jul 7
Money Anxiety Index shows consumer financial anxiety has improved -- slightly
Survey says consumers are still battling financial stress and worry, but how is that affecting their housing market outlook?
by Amy Tankersley Jul 6
6 vital questions to ask your lender
Getting the answers will prevent a sale evaporating days before closing
by Tony Davis Jul 2
More millennials are living in single-family homes
Fannie Mae report and commentary find that millennials favor living in single-family homes, whether they buy or rent
by Amy Tankersley Jul 1
Mortgage performance up from a year ago
More than 94 percent of mortgages are current and performing, according to a survey encompassing 8 national banks
by Erik Pisor Jun 29
5 reasons to love the apartment glut
Is it too much to expect for a marketplace shift that has yet to take place?
by Steve Cook Jun 29
Is it time to go back to mortgage basics?
As traditional homebuyers return, it might be time to revisit mortgage fundamentals
by Ray Brousseau Jun 23
Happy lenders, happy housing market
Fannie Mae’s quarterly Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey finds lenders’ optimism for healthy housing market is being rewarded with positive gains
by Amy Tankersley Jun 17