Rates will continue to fall in 2024, consumers say in record numbers
A record number of consumers surveyed by Fannie Mae expect mortgage rates to keep falling, a 'significant shift' in expectations that could free homeowners from the so-called 'lock-in effect'
by Matt Carter Jan 9
The 10 most stable housing markets in the United States, ranked
The US housing market and economy at large have endured a blizzard of rising home prices and climbing mortgage rates. But take shelter from the storm with these financially sound markets
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 19
Lenders less certain about future growth in purchase mortgages
Lenders are still anticipating a shift in mortgage lending from refinancing to purchase loans, but it may not be as sudden as previously anticipated
by Matt Carter Sep 9
Sellers absolutely have the upper hand in this housing market: Survey
In a first, more people thought April was a bad time to buy a home than a good time, according to Fannie Mae's latest survey of home purchase sentiment
by Matt Carter May 7
These 10 housing markets are poised for serious trouble
A new study by GoBankingRates looks at the top US cities most likely to see a poor housing market in the near future
A little good news: Real estate sales are climbing in Iowa
Despite sales falling in many other states across the nation amidst the COVID-19 crisis, Iowa real estate has managed to achieve the opposite
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 20
Market snapshot: Texas and COVID-19
Texas real estate saw a significant slowdown in market traffic once the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, but since then, indications of a rebound have emerged
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 14
5 good reasons not to freak out over higher interest rates
Keep your cool throughout the homebuying process
by Steve Cook Jun 8
Opportunities for real estate investors seen even in markets with weak indicators
Cheap land and affordable rents could attract tech entrepreneurs, creative industries
by Inman Mar 30
Listings scarce in many markets as spring buying season kicks off
Number of homes for sale down 11 percent from a year ago
by Inman Mar 20
Shrinking inventories could end up pricing more buyers out of the market
Here come the 'boomerang buyers'
Families who lost homes to foreclosures, short sales coming back into market
by Phillip Woolgar Jan 27
Europe's predicament puts Fed in a pickle
Central bank could face dead stick landing if it tightens
by Lou Barnes Oct 17
Stock plunge a threat to housing
Any weakening of consumer confidence may curb demand for homes
by Inman Oct 15
Falling stocks mean cheaper mortgages. But what's the big picture for housing?
You tell us: Will stock market volatity affect housing markets?
by Inman Oct 15