Homebuyer sentiment hits record low
Only 24 percent of consumers think now is a good time to buy a home — the lowest reading ever recorded in a monthly survey conducted by Fannie Mae since 2010. Continue reading
Only 24 percent of consumers think now is a good time to buy a home — the lowest reading ever recorded in a monthly survey conducted by Fannie Mae since 2010. Continue reading
Real estate agents and brokers approved by Clear Capital provide property information and photos that supplement data from public sources, helping appraisers complete accurate desktop appraisals. Continue reading
Although questions about the future of the mortgage giants remain, lending industry officials welcome selection of veteran regulator to lead FHFA. Continue reading
The year saw explosive rivalries, wild stock market performances and plenty of rage. Continue reading
Redwood Trust, which issues jumbo loans that are off limits to Fannie and Freddie, says costlier markets are better served by private lenders. Continue reading
Rapid home price appreciation during the pandemic means loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will make a record-breaking leap in 2022, fueling a debate over whether that’s ultimately in the best interests of would-be homebuyers struggling to find… Continue reading
For the first time, Fannie Mae is forecasting all the way out to 2023, when it expects the economy to enter “mature state of the business cycle,” with the risk of another recession moving into focus. Continue reading
Americans’ confidence that the economy is on the right track is at its lowest level since 2013, but that’s not expected to hurt home sales, with homebuyer demand still outpacing available listings. Continue reading
A strong fall and winter season should mean 2021 will wrap up with nearly 7 million in sales, making it one of the strongest years in history, according to a new MoxiWorks analysis. Continue reading
More buyers were seriously considering a second-home purchase last month, and locked in mortgage rates to prepare for the transaction. Continue reading