On Tuesday, the FHFA released the results of the annual stress tests for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, that determines how well they’re equipped to absorb losses during adverse or severely adverse economic conditions. Click through for the findings.
Read More »Understanding Financing Options for Manufactured Housing
As more homebuyers look at manufactured housing to ease the affordability crunch, a recent study looked at four ways in which financing for these homes differed from that for traditional housing units. Here’s what it found.
Read More »Why Are Home Sellers Wary of Trading Up?
Home purchase sentiment has reached a plateau, according to a Fannie Mae report with buyers and sellers both citing one particular factor that’s making them rethink their decision to purchase or sell a home.
Read More »Is More Housing Supply on the Way?
New data on listings show that there might be some relief for housing inventory in the near future. But will it be enough to meet the high demand?
Read More »How the Likelihood of Homeownership is Inherited
A new research found a strong link between homeownership among young Americans whose parents own homes. Here are the details.
Read More »Housing Demand Rises Among Older Consumers
A quarterly survey found that the demand for housing is on the rise for consumers in the age-group of 55 years and above. Click through to learn the factors driving this trend.
Read More »Home Price Growth Slowing
Home prices grew at a slower rate with three consecutive months of deceleration in annual appreciation of home values, according to a report. See how this trend impacts home affordability.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Checking in on Home Affordability
A quarterly survey on Thursday will gauge the share of homes sold that would have been affordable to a family earning the local median income in that region. Here’s what else is in store in The Week Ahead.
Read More »Moving Out or Staying Put
Few homes are permanent, but in some cities, residents may take longer to leave than in others. See where homeowners are moving fastest, and where they are staying on.
Read More »Solid Fundamentals Drive Fannie Mae’s Q2 Growth
The GSE earned a comprehensive income in the second quarter and will pay a dividend in the same amount to the Treasury for the quarter. Click through to see the numbers that spelled a good quarter for Fannie Mae.
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