Tariff fears trigger gloomy consumer sentiment: Economist
Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at how a combination of tariffs, economic uncertainty, and rebounding interest rates may cause both buyers and sellers to hunker down for now
by Jeff Tucker Apr 21
Home price appreciation seen as cooling as inventories grow
Experts surveyed by Fannie Mae expect national home prices to slow to 3.4% this year. Median list prices are down by 10% or more from a year ago in 69 markets
by Matt Carter Apr 15
Good shopping conditions for buyers this spring: Economist
Windermere Real Estate Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at active listings, inflation and mortgage rates, which spell out 'a recipe for pretty good shopping conditions for buyers'
by Jeff Tucker Mar 20
December home prices extend decade-long growth streak
The FHFA Housing Price Index (HPI) and the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices reported annual growth of 4.5% and 3.9%, continuing a streak of quarterly appreciation since 2012
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 25
This inventory data tells us what to expect in 2025: Economist
This week, Windermere Real Estate Principal Economist Jeff Tucker shares how inventory serves as a leading indicator for the 2025 market
by Jeff Tucker Feb 19
Gary Keller says agents must accept 'easy deals' are dead
At Keller Williams' annual Family Reunion, franchise co-founder Gary Keller said 2025 won't be any better than 2024, but agents can thrive if they use market headwinds to their advantage
by Marian McPherson Feb 18
Inventories on track to normalize in 40% of US markets this year
After growing by 22% last year, inventory is 'a bright spot for a market that’s been dealing with deep deficits in recent years,' according to ICE Mortgage Monitor report for February
by Matt Carter Feb 4
Economists no longer expect big drop in mortgage rates this year
Elevated rates chill the prospects of a 2025 sales rebound from the lowest level in 30 years, as many would-be homebuyers and sellers would stay on the sidelines: Fannie Mae
by Matt Carter Jan 24
Home prices hit new highs in 2024. These 2 factors could ease the pain 
Prices hit record highs in 2024, making affordability just as big a problem as it was on the eve of the 2007 housing bust. But this time, prices in most markets are expected to decelerate, not fall
by Matt Carter Jan 2
Why millions of Americans WANT the housing market to crash
Some renters think a crash would help them buy a home. But a surprising number of homeowners also think a major downturn would be a good thing, LendingTree survey finds
by Matt Carter Dec 17
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
September existing-home sales fall, but inventory offers hope
Existing-home sales continued their downward trajectory in September, declining 3.5% year over year and 1% month over month, according to data released Wednesday by NAR
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 23
Strong economy may prop up home prices, mortgage rates
Fannie Mae economists say surprising strength of the US economy means home prices are likely to keep rising, and mortgage rates may not come down as quickly as previously expected
by Matt Carter Oct 17
Homebuyers get a break as big lenders redefine 'jumbo mortgage'
CrossCountry Mortgage joins Rocket, Pennymac, UWM and Rate in raising conforming loan limit above current $766,550 cap for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ahead of an official announcement
by Matt Carter Sep 24
2024 could be worst year for home sales since 1995: Fannie Mae
Falling mortgage rates should help boost home sales by nearly 10% next year. But in the meantime, inventory shortages and affordability challenges are keeping a lid on sales in many markets
by Matt Carter Sep 20