Will mortgage rates remain stable leading to an increased number of homeowners? A report looks at various factors that will shape the real estate industry in 2019.
Read More »Improved Affordability? In Some Places, But Not All
Some recent data has indicated that housing markets are becoming more affordable. But just how affordable are they when compared with historical standards?
Read More »Are Price Gains Really Hampering Affordability?
While single-family home prices have been steadily rising for the last few years on average nationwide, houses may still be affordable in many markets when other factors are considered.
Read More »In Some Markets, Income Growth Outpaces Price Appreciation
While analysts have long said that home price appreciation outpacing income growth is holding back homeownership, one study found that the reverse is true in many markets.
Read More »Fannie Mae Survey Shows Housing Sentiment Hurt By Lack of Income Growth
The optimism expressed by consumers toward the economy and the housing market at the beginning of the year has stalled as consumers' attitudes toward personal finances and wage growth have taken a step backward, according to Fannie Mae's March 2015 Housing Survey released Tuesday. Whereas February's survey showed that consumer optimism toward the economy was at an all-time high, March's survey painted a different picture.
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