Consumer sentiment about housing market rebounds
While just 26% of Americans said May was a good time to buy, that's up from 23% in April and 14% a year ago, an all-time survey low in Fannie Mae National Housing Survey
by Matt Carter Jun 9
Consumer sentiment is hurting, but economy hasn't faltered
The University of Michigan Index of Consumer Sentiment slipped to 50.8 in May, its second lowest reading ever, as Americans fretted about tariffs, inflation and the job market
by Matt Carter May 16
A small but growing minority think it's a good time to buy a home
While only 1 in 4 Americans surveyed last month by mortgage giant Fannie Mae said its was a good time to buy a home, that's up from an all-time low of 14% last spring
by Matt Carter Mar 7
Anxiety over mortgage rates, rent and home prices begins to mount
Inflation expectations surged after President Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on goods from China, Canada and Mexico, a new University of Michigan survey of consumers finds
by Matt Carter Feb 10
Would-be homebuyers are still looking for conditions to improve
Americans are more hopeful that the economy is on the right track than they were a year ago, but only 1 in 5 thought December was a good time to buy a home, Fannie Mae surveys show
by Matt Carter Jan 7
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
Record number of Americans say they'd rather rent than buy
Housing market sentiment rose in October to the highest level since February 2022, but 8 in 10 consumers still said it was a bad time to buy: Fannie Mae survey
by Matt Carter Nov 7
Consumer housing sentiment hits 30-month high in September
More than 8 in 10 Americans still said it was a bad time to buy a home, and mortgage rates have been climbing again since Fannie Mae conducted the monthly National Housing Survey
by Matt Carter Oct 7
More Americans think mortgage rates and home prices will drop
Fannie Mae's National Housing Survey shows there's greater optimism about the future, but fewer than 1 in 5 consumers thought August was a good time to buy a home
by Matt Carter Sep 9
Most Americans weren't expecting the big drop in mortgage rates
Fannie Mae survey shows would-be homebuyers grew even more frustrated with elevated home prices and mortgage rates in July, but 7 in 10 didn't think rates would come down anytime soon
by Matt Carter Aug 7
Homebuyer sentiment rebounds in June from May's record low
Fannie Mae’s monthly National Housing Survey shows many Americans may be underestimating the odds that mortgage rates will continue to pull back from 2024 peaks
by Matt Carter Jul 8
Nine out of 10 Americans agree: May was a bad time to buy a home
Elevated mortgage rates and home prices are creating challenges for many homebuyers, and 86% said May was a bad time to buy — a new high in Fannie Mae surveys dating to 2010
by Matt Carter Jun 8
Consumer disconnect: Good time to sell means it's a bad time to buy
Fannie Mae's latest National Housing Survey finds 67% of Americans agree April was a good time to sell, the highest level in nearly 2 years. But only 20% said it was a good time to buy
by Matt Carter May 8
Consumer housing sentiment drops for first time since November
Fading hopes that mortgage rates will come down in the next 12 months are primary drag on Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index, but job and income concerns also up in March
by Matt Carter Apr 8
Housing sentiment improves on hopes for lower mortgage rates
Consumer sentiment toward housing increased to the highest level in nearly 2 years in January, with a record number expecting mortgage rates to come down in the year ahead: Fannie Mae
by Matt Carter Feb 7