While only 23 percent of Americans surveyed by mortgage giant Fannie Mae in November thought it was a good time to buy a home, that’s up from 14 percent a year ago, when mortgage rates were near post-pandemic peaks. Continue reading
Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey shows there’s greater optimism about the future, but fewer than 1 in 5 consumers thought August was a good time to buy a home. Continue reading
Active homebuyers are motivated by numerous factors — including a desire to find a larger or nicer home in this high-rate environment — according to the latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey. Continue reading
A surprising share of homebuyers are seeking to “move up” in home. And the next wave of clients may have different priorities in mind, according to the Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Fannie Mae survey finds 67 percent of Americans agree that it’s a good time to sell, the highest level in nearly 2 years. But only 20 percent say it’s a good time to buy. Continue reading
Rising mortgage rates thwarted the first weeks of the spring market, according to a Redfin housing report published on Thursday. Homesellers pulled back during the four weeks ending March 31, leading new listing growth to experience the smallest annual… Continue reading
Consumer sentiment toward housing increased to the highest level in nearly two years in January, with a record number of Americans expecting mortgage rates to come down in the year ahead. Continue reading
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.” Continue reading
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. Continue reading