FHFA to Raise the 2025 Multifamily Loan Caps for Fannie, Freddie by 4%
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is increasing the multifamily loan purchase cap for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to
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Housing Economy
The Housing Market Is Picking up in Some of the Most Expensive Regions of the U.S.
The housing market is beginning to recover, with increased listing activity and homes going under contract, particularly in high-priced areas
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Inflation Slows in September
According to the NAHB, inflation continued to ease in September and remained at a 3-year low as shelter costs continued
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Market-Driven Solutions Will Bolster Nation’s Resilience, Keep Homes Affordable
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress that FEMA’s push for adopting the latest building codes would unnecessarily
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Average US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Surges to 6.32%, Adding Pressure to Buyers Facing High Home Prices
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. surged to 6.32% this week, adding pressure on home buyers
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Remodeling Market Sentiment Dips in Third Quarter
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the third quarter, posting
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California Housing Market Overview
What is the housing market like right now? In August 2024, home prices in California were up 3.0% compared to
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C.A.R. releases its 2025 California Housing Market Forecast
According to PR Newswire, a more favorable interest rate environment that will loosen up the “lock-in” effect and improve housing
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A New Report Illustrates Just How Stuck the Housing Market Is
The U.S. housing market in 2024 is at its slowest in 30 years, with only 2.5% of homes changing hands
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Is the Housing Market Back?
The housing market is showing signs of improvement. According to Morning Brew, “in our view, while housing demand is challenged,
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Housing Market Predictions for 2024: When Will Home Prices Be Affordable Again?
Forbes shares housing market predictions. According to Forbes, experts say the housing market will only see renewed momentum once mortgage
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Why Multifamily Development is so Boom and Bust
Building homes is an unpredictable industry. Over the past two decades, the U.S. housing market has experienced dramatic fluctuations. A
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Powell: September Rate Cut ‘Possible’ as Inflation Cools
On Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that the central bank might cut rates for the first time in
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Leading Through Innovation: How Fortune Brands is Shaping the Future of Home
One of the toughest challenges for a successful company is transitioning from the practices that drove its initial success to
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2024 Mid-year Review: Economy and Housing in the Sweet Spot
Throughout the first half of the year, we’ve diligently monitored current trends spanning the economy, for-sale and for-rent housing, building
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Single-Family Starts Weaken in June
Higher interest rates for home mortgages and construction loans constrained both single-family home production and demand in June. According to
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Share of Homes Built on Slabs Surges to 72.4%
According to NAHB’s analysis of the Survey of Construction (SOC), in 2023, the majority of new single-family homes were constructed
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What Buyers Expect to Pay vs. Actual Home Prices
Recent surveys from NAHB and the U.S. Census Bureau reveal a significant disparity between what buyers anticipate paying and current
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High New Home Inventory: What it Means for Home Building
Housing economists generally recommend that a balanced market inventory equates to a supply lasting five to six months. This metric
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‘Higher-for-Longer’ Cools House Price Appreciation, According to First American
Expect year-over-year price appreciation to follow this cooling trend in the months to come, says First American Chief Economist Mark
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New-Home Construction Rebounds in April Despite Higher Mortgage Rates
New home construction saw a slight increase last month, despite the presence of elevated mortgage rates, partially reversing the significant
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Builders Pulling Back on Single-Family Home Construction
Despite a significant housing shortage nationwide, homebuilders are finalizing their projects and are not actively pursuing as many permits for
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Sales Activity Driven by the Five Ds Amid Persistent Market Headwinds
Home sales are expected to rise driven by lifestyle changes and significant life events By Odeta Kushi Our Existing-Home Sales
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Inflation Just Fell. Will Mortgage Rates Follow?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced a slight drop in the inflation rate for April. Though minimal, the reported drop
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U.S. Homebuilders Embrace Strategies to Preserve Capital and Meet Demand More Efficiently
The initial phase of any fresh real estate venture, be it a modern shopping complex or an expansive technology hub,
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Biden’s Top Economist Reveals Key To Ending Housing Crisis
It’s no secret that Americans are unhappy with the state of the United States economy, as consumer sentiment heads even
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Housing Market Nearly Overvalued Nationally, According to First American
Whether affordability drifts over or under in the coming months will depend on whether the supply-tightening response to higher rates
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Fed on Hold with Limited Inflation Progress
At the conclusion of its April-May meeting, the Federal Reserve holds the federal funds rate constant at a top target
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House Price Growth Continues to Cool in March
A ‘higher-for-longer’ mortgage rate environment should help to further slow house price appreciation, says First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming
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How Quickly Do Prices Respond to Monetary Policy?
Monetary policy has a history of operating with “long and variable lags,” as economist Milton Friedman once said. This phrase
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“Higher for Longer” Still Leaves Room for Affordability to Improve in 2024
Even modest improvements in housing affordability will be welcome news for buyers currently sitting on the sidelines, says First American
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