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.
Read More »Consumer Confidence in Housing Declines
Fannie Mae reports that unfavorable economic conditions continue to fuel increased pessimism among homebuyers.
Read More »Civil Rights Icon Offers CEOs Advice to Uplift Communities
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 ...
Read More »Places Where Research Shows Biggest Decline in Affordability
Nationally, house-buying power continues to outpace nominal house price appreciation, researchers say, resulting in some improvement in affordability relative to one year ago. This new report breaks it down locally.
Read More »Fannie Mae: Economy Ready for Rebound After Historic Setback
According to an economist for the GSE, however, the pace of economic recovery will be driven largely by factors related to the coronavirus.
Read More »Update from the Treasury on Housing Market
The new report also covered the sharp decline in unemployment and predictions on how the unemployment rate will rise.
Read More »Employment Signaling Optimism in Mortgage Market
With unemployment at record lows, economists believe economic as well as housing market growth will continue.
Read More »Are Rate Cuts on the Way?
In response to growing coronavirus fears, experts predict the Federal Reserve will likely cut rates.
Read More »Economic Outlook: Housing’s Place in GDP Growth
With coronavirus and the potential overvaluation of equity and bond markets hanging overhead, how has the mortgage and refinance market performed?
Read More »Strong Economy, Continued Spending Speak Volumes for Housing Market
What led Fannie Mae to say housing will take a “leading role” in real GDP growth in the coming year?
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