Tag Archives: Economy

Here's what a Fannie Mae report revealed about the housing sector amidst an economy that is set to grow.

Natalya Vinokurova, Assistant Professor, at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania spoke to DS News on what she learned from her research on MBS and if the housing market is poised to deal with the next crisis. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the November issue of DS News.

As key housing indicators lag, have homeowners entered a tougher housing environment than the past few years?

Despite a strong economy a new study reported an increase in default risk in Q3. What factors are driving these increases?

A new study has found that homeowners with negative equity, those who owe more on their mortgage than the value of their home, are decreasing. Here’s how rising home equity can support additional consumption spending and home improvement expenditures.

Despite slowdowns in consumer spending and business investment fixed growth, both the economy and the housing market have remained steady.

With the job market improving, delinquencies are starting to shrink. See just how much delinquencies and foreclosures have dropped in the last few months.

The Federal Reserve will release data from its Beige Book on Wednesday, which presents a summary of economic conditions and activities. Here’s what else is happening in The Week Ahead.

Affordability challenges slowed the growth of home sales this summer, according to Freddie Mac's housing market forecast. Yet, buyer demand remains strong due to these factors.

Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac speaks to DS News on what’s causing the affordability crunch and the factors that are likely to impact the housing market in 2019. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the August issue of DS News.