Forecast | May 15, 2019

A Steadily Growing Housing Market

After increasing throughout April, mortgage rates declined at the start of May. The combined positive impact of low mortgage rates, a strong labor market, low unemployment, and modest wage growth supports our forecast for a steadily growing housing market in 2019.

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  • Forecast | March 22, 2019

    Mortgage Market Expected to Hold Steady

    Mortgage interest rates have been steadily declining since the start of 2019. These lower mortgage interest rates combined with a strong labor market should attract prospective homebuyers this spring and could help the housing sector regain its momentum later in the year. More

  • Research Note | March 13, 2019

    Quarterly Refinance Report

    U.S. households own real estate worth over $25 trillion and have mortgage debt of just $10 trillion for over $15 trillion in net homeowner equity. More

  • Forecast | February 28, 2019

    Mortgage Market Expected to See Modest Growth in 2019

    After peaking last fall, mortgage interest rates have fallen at the start of 2019. As of the week of February 14, 2019, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate was down from a year ago. The decline in mortgage interest rates could provide some welcome relief to a housing market that is looking to regain momentum. More

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