Skip to main content
FreddieMac.com
  • Freddie Mac Home
    View our other sites
    • Freddie Mac Home
    • View sites for Single-Family Division
      • Single-Family Division

        Insights, products, and technology to help you grow your business.
      • Client Resource Center

        Resources, training, System Status, and FAQ to help you run your business.
      • Seller/Servicer Guide

        Learn how to work with us with our Guide Bulletins and Industry Letters.
    • Multifamily Division
    • Capital Markets Division
    • View sites for Renters, Buyers and Owners
      • My Home by Freddie Mac®

        Resources to help you rent, buy, and own your home.
      • Do we own your mortgage?

        Find out if Freddie Mac owns your loan using our secure lookup tool.
      • Did we finance your apartment?

        Use our lookup tool to see if Freddie Mac financed your apartment building.
      • CreditSmart®

        Financial and homeownership education resources all about you.
Freddie Mac Home
  • About
  • Our Business
  • Research & Perspectives
  • Media Room
  • Careers
  • Search
Freddie Mac Home
  • About
    • Overview
    • Our Leaders
    • Corporate Governance
      • Annual Meeting
      • Authority of Board
      • Board Committees
      • Board of Directors
      • Codes of Conduct
      • Contact the Board
    • Our Mission
    • Investor Relations
      • Corporate Financials
        • Annual Reports
        • Earnings Releases
        • Monthly Volume Summaries
        • SEC Filings
        • Request Financial Documents
      • Common Stock
      • Preferred Stock
      • Investor Resources
        • Investor FAQ
        • Credit Ratings
        • Contact Information
    • Our COVID-19 Response
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    • Duty to Serve
    • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
    • 50 Years of Home Interactive Map
    • Affordable Housing
    • Reference Rates Transition
    • Pilot Transparency
  • Our Business
    • Overview
    • Single-Family Division
    • Multifamily Division
    • Capital Markets Division
  • Research & Perspectives
    • Research and Perspectives Overview
    • All Research
    • Mortgage Rates
      • About
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Archive
      • Syndicate
    • Insights, Notes & Briefs
    • Forecast
    • Consumer Research
    • Indices
      • House Price Index
        • Frequently Asked Questions
      • AiMi
        • About AIMI
        • AIMI FAQS
    • Datasets
      • Single Family Loan-Level Dataset
      • Federal Cost of Funds Index
    • All Perspectives
  • Media Room
    • Overview
    • Press Release Archive
    • Corporate Release Archive
    • Single-Family Release Archive
    • Multifamily Release Archive
    • Housing & Economic Research Archive
    • Capital Markets Release Archive
    • Investor Relations Release Archive
  • Careers
    • Overview
    • Search for Career Opportunities
    • Our People
    • Our Benefits
    • Student Opportunities
    • Careers Blog
    • Events
  • Search
    • Accordion/Tab Combo
    • Accordions
    • Block Grids
    • Callout Samples
    • Carousels
    • Circle Image Components
    • Column Layouts
    • Content Bands
    • Fluid Typography
    • Image Panels
    • Offset Panels
    • Paged Link List
    • SCSS Code Standards
    • Styleguide Cards
    • Tables
    • Tabs
    • Tall Content Panels
  • Close Navigation
  • About Us
  • Overview
  • Our Leaders
  • Corporate Governance
  • Our Mission
  • Investor Relations
  • Our COVID-19 Response
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Our Work
  • Duty to Serve
  • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
  • 50 Years of Home Interactive Map
  • Affordable Housing
  • Reference Rates Transition
  • Pilot Transparency
Father putting a face mask on his daughter

Our COVID-19 Response

We are taking action to protect our employees, customers, homeowners and renters.

Read More

1970's mother hugging her baby

Making Home Possible for 50 Years

See our impact in your state over the last five decades.

Read More

  • Overview
  • Single-Family Division
  • Multifamily Division
  • Capital Markets Division
a single-family home

Single-Family

Our Single-Family Division keeps mortgage capital flowing by purchasing mortgage loans from lenders so they in turn can provide financing options to qualified borrowers.

Read More

a multifamily building

Multifamily

Our Multifamily Division provides liquidity and stability and to the rental housing market, improving access to quality, affordable housing.

Read More

  • Research and Perspectives Overview
  • Research
  • All Research
  • Mortgage Rates
  • Insights, Notes & Briefs
  • Forecast
  • Consumer Research
  • Indices
  • Datasets
  • Perspectives
  • All Perspectives
Kevin Palmer
MultifamilyJanuary 24, 2023

Meeting our Mission in a Turbulent Year for Multifamily

Read More

Research BriefJanuary 24, 2023

ADUs Can Increase Housing Stock, But Most Are Unfamiliar

Read More

  • Overview
  • Press Release Archive
  • Corporate Release Archive
  • Single-Family Release Archive
  • Multifamily Release Archive
  • Housing & Economic Research Archive
  • Capital Markets Release Archive
  • Investor Relations Release Archive

Media Contact

For Press Inquiries Only
Phone: (703) 903-3933
Email: [email protected]

For non-press inquiries, visit our FAQs page.

  • Overview
  • Search for Career Opportunities
  • Our People
  • Our Benefits
  • Student Opportunities
  • Careers Blog
  • Events
employee working at her desk

Here, passion meets purpose. Talent meets opportunity. Ambition meets success.

Read More

Search for Career Opportunities

Join us for new and exciting career opportunities that will let you achieve more and be at your best.

Search Opportunities

Breadcrumb

  1. Home
  2. Research & Perspectives
  3. Research

Forecast

  • Forecast | June 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

    Tight Labor Market Prevails Despite Moderate GDP Growth
  • 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

    Housing Demand Holding Steady Amidst Rising Mortgage and Home Prices
  • Forecast | April 23, 2018

    Nothing Draws a Crowd Like a Crowd: The Outlook for Home Sales

    The U.S. economy posted strong growth with fourth quarter 2017 Real Gross Domestic Product (real GDP) growth revised upwards to 2.9 percent. More

    Nothing Draws a Crowd Like a Crowd: The Outlook for Home Sales
  • Forecast | March 22, 2018

    Home Price Appreciation: Winners and Losers

    U.S. economic fundamentals remain robust. Nonfarm payrolls increased 313,000 month-over-month in the latest employment report, more than 80,000... More

    Home Price Appreciation: Winners and Losers
  • Forecast | February 27, 2018

    Will the New Tax Bill Dampen the Industry?

    Mortgage rates entered 2018 below four percent for the 30-year fixed rate mortgage, but have been surging through the first two months of this year, following... More

    Will the New Tax Bill Dampen the Industry?
  • Multifamily Outlook | January 24, 2018

    Multifamily 2018 Outlook

    Performance in the multifamily market remained healthy in 2017. Strength in the multifamily market is expected to continue into 2018, but with slight moderation. More

    Multifamily 2018 Outlook

Pagination

  • Previous page« Previous
  • Previous page …
  • Page2
  • Page3
  • Page4
  • Page5
  • Current page6
  • Page7
  • Page8
  • Page9
  • Page10
  • Next page …
  • Next pageNext »

Opinions, estimates, forecasts, and other views contained in this document are those of Freddie Mac’s economists and other researchers, do not necessarily represent the views of Freddie Mac or its management, and should not be construed as indicating Freddie Mac’s business prospects or expected results. Although the authors attempt to provide reliable, useful information, they do not guarantee that the information or other content in this document is accurate, current or suitable for any particular purpose. All content is subject to change without notice. All content is provided on an “as is” basis, with no warranties of any kind whatsoever. Information from this document may be used with proper attribution. Alteration of this document or its content is strictly prohibited. ©2023 by Freddie Mac.

Insights in Your Inbox

Keep up to date on the latest housing industry trends with insights, analysis and news delivered to your inbox.

Subscribe

What's on Your Mind?

Send your questions and comments about Freddie Mac's research to our economists.

Contact Us

Share
Freddie Mac Home

Our Company

About Us

Our Mission

Media Room

Investor Relations

Careers

Our Suppliers

Our Business

Single-Family Division

Multifamily Division

Capital Markets Division

Resources

Covid-19 Relief for Homeowners and Renters

Mortgage Lookup Tool

Rental Lookup Tool

My Home by Freddie Mac®

CreditSmart®

Connect With Us

Contact Us

Sign up for news, tips, and insights

© 2023 Freddie Mac
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • State Privacy Notices
  • © 2023 Freddie Mac Follow us on social media