Despite the rising cost of building materials and poor February weather, housing starts took off in March reaching new 15-year highs.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Continue to Concern Prospective Buyers
With the economy on the upswing and vaccinations becoming more readily available, the housing market is trending in a positive direction, stunted only by concern over rates on a steady rise.
Read More »Extreme Weather Stunts Housing Starts
February saw a down market in terms of housing starts, but at an average of 1.42 million, remained considerably above the pre-COVID average.
Read More »Spring Economic Growth to Support Housing Market
Fannie Mae’s latest commentary finds that despite a rise in rates, housing growth will remain level, as the warmer spring weather brings with it growth in the economy.
Read More »Lenders Growing Cautious About Profitability
Fannie Mae latest analysis of Q1 2021 data finds lenders are increasingly pessimistic about their profit margins quarter-over-quarter.
Read More »Rebound in Job Market Offsets Housing Pessimism
Fannie Mae’s latest survey finds that positive trends in employment is bright spot as spring homebuying season nears.
Read More »Consumer Confidence in Housing Declines
Fannie Mae reports that unfavorable economic conditions continue to fuel increased pessimism among homebuyers.
Read More »Lender Profits Looking Up
Lenders across the board are reporting improving profit margins. Find out what's been pushing these improvements.
Read More »Decline in Employment: Will It Impact Housing?
A new report shows the latest numbers in new jobs. Click through to read the latest insights from expert economists.
Read More »Checking the Fannie Mae Forecast
Here’s what the latest economy and housing market forecast by Fannie Mae projected about home sales and the broader economy.
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