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A survey-high 31% of consumers expect mortgage rates to go down, according to the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index.

As the housing market navigates affordability challenges, rising loan limits offer hope for home buyers.

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and Federal Housing Financing Agency (FHFA) announced their new loan limits for 2024.

Frustration toward housing affordability and inflation concerns continued to weigh down consumer sentiment in October.

Mortgage rates have surpassed home prices as the top reason it is a bad time to buy a home, according to the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index.

Economists share projections for a potential soft landing, an economic recession, and what both scenarios could mean for the housing market.

he Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index remained effectively unchanged in August, with 82% still saying it’s a bad time to buy.

A greater share of remote and hybrid workers reports a willingness to live farther from the workplace, and, for potential homeowners, greater workplace flexibility increases odds of finding a home within budget.

The seasonally adjusted estimate of new-home inventory for sale remained above 400,000 for the 17th consecutive month.

Single‐family housing starts increased in July, with a posted rate of 983,000. This figure is 6.7% above the revised June figure of 921,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Whether born in the United States or from elsewhere throughout the world, owning a home in this country is a dream for millions.

Budgeting for a home, especially for first-time homebuyers, is often daunting. Common sense dictates buyers should buy the house they can afford. However, that amount is going to differ for everyone. The median sales price for a new home in January 2023 was $427,500. So where do you begin to prepare, and how does a buyer stay on track? Here’s everything you need to know about how to budget for a home.

The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index increased 3.3 points in March to 61.3.

The 236,000 non-farm payroll jobs added last month show the labor market is slowing at a healthy pace.

You aren’t alone if you’re wondering how to buy a condo. With soaring interest rates pricing many people out of traditional single-family homes, condo living can make much sense for the right person or family.

Should I buy a new home in 2023? With mortgage rates stabilizing and the market cooling, buyers can negotiate and weigh their options.