Pointing to Ukraine war, Fed approves another drastic rate hike
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says pace of rate hikes could slow but may ultimately need to go higher than policymakers had forecast at their September meeting
by Matt Carter Nov 2
For the first time, Fannie Mae now expects home prices to fall next year
Economists at Fannie Mae project national home prices to decline by 1.5% and home sales by 21% in 2023 as Fed continues inflation fight
by Matt Carter Oct 12
Mortgage rates easing on recession fears, but homebuyers not biting
Although fears of a recession are bringing mortgage rates down, would-be homebuyers aren't rushing to apply for loans, according to a weekly survey of lenders
by Matt Carter Jul 6
Pent-up demand could prop up home sales as mortgage rates rise
Fannie Mae economists say a recent runup in mortgage rates and home prices could help cool home price appreciation, without putting a major dent in home sales
by Matt Carter Feb 23
NAR: This is not Great Depression
National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicts inflation will be delayed for five or six years — and then the price of everything will rise
by Andrea V. Brambila May 14
The Fed will hike rates by 0.25% at its March meeting; here's why
Two speeches this week -- one by the Chair and one by a Fed governor -- illuminate the plans
by Lou Barnes Mar 3
When Fed raises short-term rates, pray long-term rates don't follow
Housing is already a drag on this economy
by Lou Barnes Feb 27
Lower mortgage rates, courtesy of the 'gnomes of Zurich'
Swiss National Bank's surprise move creates uncertainty about other central banks
by Lou Barnes Jan 16
Uberfication keeping a lid on wages that's a drag on economic growth
People need help to compete, and none is forthcoming
by Lou Barnes Jun 13
Eurozone rate cut could boost mortgage lending and give overseas investors more buying power
Weaker euro would benefit buyers paying in dollars, yen and renminbi
by OPP Connect Jun 6
Why the Fed was right to put off tapering
Dudley: 900,000 housing starts are nice, but I'd like to see 1.5 million
by Lou Barnes Sep 27
Years of slow recovery, low rates lie ahead
Commentary: Fears of overheating economy or Fed tightening are mostly imagined
by Lou Barnes May 24
Fed: Tight underwriting standards limit stimulus effect on housing markets
by Inman Jul 19
Reuters: Rate cuts by central banks signal 'growing alarm' about global economy
by Inman Jul 5
Commentary: US must be competitive in the world, or be Europe
by Lou Barnes Jun 1