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
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
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
Homebuyer sentiment tallies record low amid falling rates
Fannie Mae economist warns that, while mortgage rates have retreated, the primary drivers of housing pessimism are persistent affordability challenges and worries about household finances
by Matt Carter Dec 7
Record 85% of Americans said October was a bad time to buy
Monthly Fannie Mae survey shows homebuyer pessimism hitting a new high last month, but a broader index aimed at capturing overall housing market sentiment actually improved
by Matt Carter Nov 7
Impact of 'lock-in effect' on listings may have been overstated
Fannie Mae researchers say rising mortgage rates aren't the only reason homeowners have been reluctant to sell, and that a decline in rates won't necessarily produce a flood of for-sale listings
by Matt Carter Oct 30
Homebuyer pessimism climbed to a new record high in September
According to Fannie Mae's National Housing Survey, 84% of Americans polled said it was a bad time to buy a home, and most weren't expecting mortgage rates to come down anytime soon
by Matt Carter Oct 9
Consumer homebuying sentiment has plateaued at 'pessimistic'
Most Americans polled by Fannie Mae last month said they would rather buy than rent, but a record-high 82% also said August was a bad time to buy, citing affordability concerns
by Matt Carter Sep 8
Knock Home Swap
Fannie Mae's National Housing Survey shows Americans were feeling less secure about keeping their jobs in February, and nearly 8 in 10 think it's a bad time to buy a home
by Matt Carter Mar 8
Homebuyer sentiment ticks up again on signs of market top
More consumers are coming around to economists' views that home prices and mortgage rates probably peaked last year, according to a monthly survey by Fannie Mae
by Matt Carter Jan 9
Homebuyer sentiment up slightly in November for first time in 9 months
Fannie Mae's National Housing Survey shows consumers remain concerned about factors, including the outlook for home price declines, mortgage rates and access to mortgage credit
by Matt Carter Dec 7
Homebuyer sentiment falls for the 8th month in a row to all-time low
Only 16% of those surveyed by Fannie Mae in October said it was a good time to buy a home, and the percentage who said it's a good time to sell also fell, according to new data released Monday
by Matt Carter Nov 7
Tables turn as market conditions begin to favor buyers, survey says
Fannie Mae's National Housing Survey suffered its sixth-straight month of declines — and the lowest reading in a decade — as market conditions pushed buyers and sellers to the sidelines
by Marian McPherson Sep 8