Housing and Economic Research

Forecast | Aug 27, 2018

Strong Economic Growth Despite Weaker Housing Market Activity

The U.S. economy accelerated in the second quarter of 2018, with real GDP growth at 4.1 percent, which was the strongest quarterly growth rate since the third quarter of 2014.

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• Multifamily Outlook | Aug 17, 2018

  Multifamily 2018 Mid-Year Outlook

  Performance in the multifamily market remained healthy in the first half of 2018, and is expected to continue throughout the second half of 2018 and into 2019, but with continued moderation from the prior few years. More

  
• Forecast | Jul 23, 2018

  Economic Growth Moderates in Early 2018 Labor Market Continues to Be Strong

  Exceptionally low housing supply and weaker affordability slowed the housing market in the first half of 2018, but total sales activity should still slightly top year-ago levels. More

  
• Insight | Jun 28, 2018

  Locked Out? Are Rising Housing Costs Barring Young Adults from Buying their First Homes?

  Freddie Mac research reveals that higher rents and home prices are the primary reason behind the eight percent decrease in the homeownership rate among young adults (under age 35) since the rate's peak in 2004. What does the future hold for tomorrow's young adults? More

  
• Forecast | Jun 21, 2018

  Tight Labor Market Prevails Despite Moderate GDP Growth

  This year's hike in mortgage rates is not having a large impact on homebuyer demand or sales, but its effect on refinancing activity will likely keep total mortgage loan originations slightly down this year. More

  
• Forecast | May 24, 2018

  Housing Demand Holding Steady Amidst Rising Mortgage and Home Prices

  Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 2.3 percent in the first quarter of 2018, down from 2.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017. More

  

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