Americans optimistic home prices and mortgage rates have peaked
While only 23% of Americans surveyed by mortgage giant Fannie Mae in November thought it was a good time to buy a home, that's up from 14% a year ago when mortgage rates were peaking
by Matt Carter Dec 9
Dramatic downward revisions for projected 2025 home sales: Fannie
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
by Matt Carter Nov 21
Economists predict big slowdown in home price appreciation
As for-sale listings continue to surge, many would-be homebuyers are still having trouble finding properties that they can afford. Prices are already coming down in some markets
by Matt Carter Jul 23
Differing opinions on housing markets an opportunity for agents
Fact-based marketing gives agents confidence that they understand what's happening in their market and the courage to have a conversation about home prices
by Matt Carter Jan 23
Mortgage rates edge up on surprisingly strong jobs report
Employers added 199,000 workers to their payrolls in November, a sign that the economy may achieve a soft landing but making Fed spring rate cuts less likely
by Matt Carter Dec 8
Mortgage rates surge to 5% as era of the ultra-cheap loan begins to fade
After hovering near 3% for nearly 2 years, mortgage rates have rebounded faster than expected. But amid uncertainty, economists are divided on whether 5% rates are here to stay
by Daniel Houston 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
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
Inflation hasn't peaked yet: 2022 housing forecast
However, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner firmly believes that the economy will continue to grow. Here's his 2022 housing forecast
by Matthew Gardner Nov 17
California's scorching-hot housing market expected to stay 'incredibly competitive'
California Association of Realtors blames lack of supply for 'terrible consequences' on quality of life for potential buyers
Soaring home values reminiscent of recovery from recession: Zillow
Typical home value rose to $260K in September, a remarkable growth rate that includes the largest month-over-month increase in 15 years and the largest quarterly growth in 7 years
by Patrick Kearns Oct 16
Two hands squeezing limes
Realtors fear the coming months won't see the same boost as they have in years past
by Britt Chester Jun 6
What will it take for the housing market to hold steady in 2016?
According to realtor.com’s forecast, we can expect to see ‘moderate, but solid growth’ -- under a few conditions
by Amy Tankersley Dec 1
No national bubble in sight, but there are some frothy markets
The saving grace might be the high demand -- should it persist
by Matthew Gardner Dec 1
Don’t be alarmed by home sales cooldown, says Auction.com
September sales may not be enough to recoup August’s losses, but sluggish sales may just be a temporary blip on the radar, according to the Nowcast
by Amy Tankersley Sep 29