Homebuying, Selling Pessimism Ticks Up in Fannie Survey
The share of consumers who think it’s a less-than-optimal time to buy or sell a home keeps ticking upwards as interest rates rise and housing affordability drops.
Most Consumers Optimistic About Selling Homes
The latest Fannie Mae survey of consumer homebuying sentiment shows that Americans are of opposite minds when it comes to buying and selling homes.
Fannie Mae: Young Homebuyers Most Pessimistic in a Decade
A record low 25 percent of respondents in Fannie Mae’s latest monthly Home Purchase Sentiment Index survey said it was a good time to buy a home.
Housing Confidence Gaining Steam After Nearing Survey Low
About 61 percent of Americans think June was a good time to buy a home according to a new survey from Fannie Mae which wrapped up just before COVID-19 cases started spiking in many states outside the Northeast.
National Polls Offer Different Visions of Housing Market
A pair of national polls, one of Realtors and the other of consumers, offer contrasting views of the housing market under the COVID-19 pandemic.
Consumer Confidence in Housing in February Was Near All-Time High
A new survey from Fannie Mae has found that, despite the coronavius outbreak in countries around the world, a majority of Americans in February thought it was still a good time to buy a house.
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