Consumer Research
-
Research Brief | August 22, 2022
How Higher Prices Have Changed Housing Costs, Consumer Spending Plans
In the past 12 months, rising inflation has impacted consumers’ household spending, rent prices and future financial plans. More
-
Research Brief | August 17, 2022
What Do Borrowers Do When a Mortgage Application Is Denied?
Although the housing finance industry may understand the basic denial causes, discovering how applicants respond after a denial can inspire potential solutions to increase the pool of approved applications going forward. More
-
Research Brief | June 29, 2022
Majority of Consumers Say They Would Consider Purchasing a Manufactured Home
With positive national sentiment, manufactured housing may be an untapped affordable housing solution. More
-
Research Brief | June 17, 2022
Housing Sentiment in the Second Quarter of 2022
In the second quarter of 2022, market confidence in the housing market has reached its lowest point since the onset of the pandemic. More
-
Research Brief | May 23, 2022
Majority of Aging Adults Likely to Age in Place
Financial gains made by U.S. adults age 55 and older has made them more confident for retirement, and the two-thirds who intend to age in place may be more financially equipped to do so. More
-
Research Brief | April 21, 2022
Did COVID-19 Affect Urban Renters’ Living Plans?
Our survey showed urban renters’ feelings about city living remain consistent, but renters assigned more value to certain aspects of their communities than early in the pandemic. More