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A small but growing minority think it’s a good time to buy a home

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While only 1 in 4 Americans surveyed last month by Fannie Mae said its was a good time to buy, that’s up from an all time low of 14 percent last spring. Continue reading →

Anxiety over mortgage rates, rent and home prices begins to mount

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Inflation expectations surged after President Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on goods from China, Canada and Mexico, a new University of Michigan survey of consumers finds. Continue reading →

Americans optimistic home prices and mortgage rates have peaked

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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 →

More Americans think mortgage rates and home prices will drop

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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 →

Big life moments aren’t only factor driving homebuyers in 2024: Poll

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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 →

Forced to move? Not quite. The real reasons buyers are shopping now

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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 →

Homebuyer sentiment rebounds in June from May’s record low

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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 →

Consumer disconnect: Good time to sell means it’s a bad time to buy

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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 →

Disappointing economic news hampers early spring market

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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 →

Housing sentiment improves on hopes for lower mortgage rates

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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 →