• Insight | February 27, 2020

    The Housing Supply Shortage: State of the States

    The United States suffers from a severe housing shortage. In a recent study, The Major Challenge of Inadequate U.S. Housing Supply, we estimated that 2.5 million additional housing units will be needed to make up this shortage. Our earlier study used national statistics, treating the United States as a single market. What happens when we look closer, basing the analysis at the state level? More

    Blue map showing housing stock deficit as proportion of a state's housing stock dynamic estimate.
  • Consumer Research | February 11, 2020

    New Survey Shows Affordability Continues to Drive Purchase and Rental Decisions

    A new Freddie Mac survey shows that affordability remains top of mind for those individuals looking to rent or purchase a home. In fact, Freddie Mac’s “Profile of Today’s Renter and Owner” shows vast majorities of both renters and homeowners believe their current living situation is the most affordable option. More

    Color bar chart showing Renters Perceive Renting as More Affordable
  • Insight | January 7, 2020

    Family Budget Burdens Squeezing Housing: Child Care Costs

    There's something else keeping Susan and Peter up at night besides their newborn and 2-year-old: wondering how to pay the bills. More

    Line chart showing child care costs such as Child Care and Education has increased by nearly 49% from 1993 to 2018, faster than nearly all other components of the family budget
  • Forecast | December 23, 2019

    Optimism Heading into 2020

    Sustained economic growth, low interest rates, and a robust labor market helped the U.S. housing market regain its footing in 2019. More

    December Forecast Chart Snapshot
  • Forecast | November 27, 2019

    The Housing Market Continues to Stand Firm

    Investors were increasingly optimistic of a possible trade deal between the United States and China in October which relieved some of the downward pressure on Treasury yields. More

    Table chart of Forecast: November 2019 Snapshot
  • Consumer Research | November 21, 2019

    New Survey Shows Generation Z Ambitious Yet Realistic About Homeownership

    The dream of homeownership is alive and well within “Generation Z,” the demographic cohort following Millennials, according to a pioneering new survey from Freddie Mac. More

    Graphic showing 86% of Gen Z want to own a home somebday

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