Tag Archives: Economy

In a new report, the National Association of Realtors revealed what a government shutdown would mean for the real estate industry, including the closing of some federal housing, mortgage, and other programs nationwide.

While the “if” and “when” of a recession remain uncertain, the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research Group does forecast one to occur, expected to begin in the first half of 2024—despite increased chances of a “soft landing.”

An upcoming webinar will feature Patrick F. Stone, and Economist Dr. Bill Conerly analyzing the economy and its impact on housing, and provide predictions on the upcoming quarter and the remainder of 2023.

New Fannie Mae data revealed the pandemic prompted many first-time homebuyers to move from smaller housing units in high-density cities to larger homes in lower-density areas, fueling a rise in home sales and lowering the number of days homes sit on the market.

According to a new LendingTree study, a combination of relatively high rates and weak homebuyer demand will likely cause a gradual decline in prices nationwide in 2023. Click to see what else experts predict this year.

New data from Redfin's latest market report showed that homebuyers’ down payments doubled during the pandemic, and despite September revealing a slight decline from their peak in June, competition and increasing home prices continue to make it difficult for prospective buyers to afford homes.

Sara Knochel of Candor Technology explains how a strong technology partner can help make or break a lender’s future in the mortgage industry.

In her latest video, Hale breaks down the recent Jobs report, how it is impacting Fed decision making, and what first-time homebuyers are seeing as advantages—and disadvantages—in the current market.

Fannie Mae reports that unfavorable economic conditions continue to fuel increased pessimism among homebuyers.

MBA’s annual convention and expo included a general session on Monday, Oct. 19 about “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” which featured prominent guest speakers. Ambassador Andrew J. Young discussed ...