In their latest forecast, Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Group (ESR) has downgraded its GDP projections along with home sales and mortgage originations due to the current state of the economy. Fannie Mae now predicts that real GDP growth measured on ...
Read More »New Dataset Examines 2020 Homebuying Trends
A new report from the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) tracks 22 million+ home loan applications, detailing purchase trends across a number of ethnicities.
Read More »The Fed’s Contingency Plan for the Next Recession
What role could housing play in economic growth over the next year? Click through to find out.
Read More »November Jobs Report a ‘Significant Surprise’
One economist says the latest report could lead to a strong and competitive housing market in 2020. Click through to see more reaction.
Read More »Stock Market Rallies as Housing Beats Expectations
How did the stock market hitting new highs impact thoughts on a possible recession in the near future?
Read More »The Cost of Trade Wars on Housing
The ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China has hindered growth, but new commentary discusses if it could spark the next economic downturn.
Read More »A Closer Look at Hispanic Homeownership
In this video spotlight, expert panels share their perspectives on the challenges faced by Hispanic Americans in areas of homeownership, savings and investments, and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Read More »Economic Ironies
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. But with the U.S. economy thriving, what's with the housing market's paradoxical-seeming doldrums?
Read More »Senate Banking Committee Talks Housing Regulation
The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing titled “Implementation of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act,” discussing the Act's rules for mortgage lenders and servicers. Click through to learn more.
Read More »Dodd-Frank Reform and Tenant Protections in Foreclosure
On Thursday, President Trump signed Senate Bill 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, into law. The bill, designed evolve and streamline regulations put in place by the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, was passed by the House of ...
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