Tagged: Fannie Mae

Some buyers and sellers think they can wait out economic volatility and poor affordability

On the bright side, household incomes have achieved some stability

The latest ICE figures portray a housing finance system still struggling to stage a comeback

Median purchase application payments rose 3.5% from the end of 2023 — the last 'worst year in decades' for home sales

“We do not need to be in a hurry to adjust our policy stance,” Powell told reporters at Wednesday's press conference

Outlook on present, future turns a bit more glum, particularly among younger age groups

Updated indices, economists say regional factors to determine fate of affordability

Fannie Mae lowered its 2025 originations forecast by 2.5%, and total home sales forecast by 2.25%, this week.

Fannie Mae's Chief Economist expects a difficult balancing act for the 2025 market

Changes could exacerbate two-tiered market, one that “benefits from tax reform and deregulation, and another that struggles with affordability challenges.”