Housing and Economic Research
Original research and analysis on housing trends, the economy and the mortgage market
Proximity to a Metro Rail Station and Its Impact on Washington, DC Metropolitan House Prices: Amenity or Not?
Location, Location, Location are the three magic words when it comes to real estate. Everyone shops for the “right location” when buying a home, but determining the right location varies tremendously from buyer to buyer.
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Forecast | Sep 30, 2019
Housing to Remain Strong Heading into the Fall
Though mortgage rates jumped in September, they remain down from where they were a year ago. The U.S. weekly average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.64% for the week ending September 26th, down 1.08 percentage points from a year earlier. More
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Forecast | Aug 28, 2019
Low Mortgage Rates, Strong Labor Market Fueling Housing Market
The recent decline in mortgage rates stem from the on-going global trade disputes and weakening global economy, which have led to a drop in long term interest rates in most countries. Despite the negative impacts of trade and the deteriorating global economy, the domestic U.S. economy continues to grow and the three-year low in mortgage rates has poised housing to reaccelerate. More
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Forecast | Jul 30, 2019
Housing Market Sees Increased Momentum Due to Low Mortgage Rates
During the last week of May, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dipped below 4.0% and has remained there amid concerns over trade disputes, a possible economic slowdown, and market anticipation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. More
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Consumer Research | Jun 26, 2019
New Survey Reveals Affordability Challenges for Renters and Homeowners
A new Freddie Mac survey of renters and homeowners shows that affordability issues continue to have profound impacts on homeowners and renters — with more than half of Americans making spending or housing changes to afford their monthly housing payment. More
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Forecast | Jun 17, 2019
Housing Market Expected to Realize the Positive Impacts of Low Mortgage Rates in 2019
Concern about future world economic growth and uncertainty around trade and monetary policy have put downward pressure on interest rates. As of the first week of June, the U.S. weekly average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 3.82%, the lowest since September of 2017. More
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