In this Video Spotlight, Brent Beardall, CEO of Washington Federal discusses the health of housing and the strength of the consumer, with a focus on HELOCs and recession fears.
Read More »Top Concerns for Investors
The trade war between the U.S. and China remains a top concern among investors, but here's what else may be impacting portfolios.
Read More »How a Tariff Reversal Can Impact Housing
As a possible recession looms, the White House is weighing its options as to how best to protect the U.S. economy. How could this change, as well as other recent economic developments, impact the housing market?
Read More »Home Price Slowdown: Cause for Concern?
In this Video Spotlight an expert economist discusses why housing market observers should ease their concern about an imminent housing market correction.
Read More »Fannie Mae Examines Economic and Housing Trends
A new report by Fannie Mae forecasts more rate cuts in the coming months as trade tensions put pressure on the economy. How will housing fare in this environment?
Read More »World Economic Conditions and U.S. Housing
As the trade war heats up, economists warn that a global recession may be on the way. Here's how these conditions are impacting the housing market.
Read More »Impact of the Economy on Default Risks
A new index assessing the risk of default for government-backed mortgages revealed the correlation between the current economic conditions and borrower risks.
Read More »GDP Exceeds Expectations
Gross domestic product has slowed down, but not as much as expected, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Read More »Ask the Economist: First-Time Buyer Misconceptions and the Global Economy
DS News spoke to Fannie Mae Chief Economist about how the global economy is impacting housing. Editor's note: This feature originally appeared in the July issue of DS News, out now.
Read More »An Update on Housing and the Economy
In a post on Forbes, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun gives an update on the state of both the housing and the economy as a whole. Here's why real estate is key to growth.
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