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Fannie Mae’s market intelligence helps you understand changes in the housing and economic environment today and what it might signal for tomorrow. Our expert economists, analysts, and strategists study every major aspect of housing and the economy and publish their research findings in timely forecasts, analyses, and detailed reports.
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July 19, 2023
Inflation is Slowing, But Fully Quelling It Will Be Tough
While the latest data on inflation has provided reason for optimism, less favorable base effects are likely to slow further progress in reducing annual inflation to the preferred 2-percent target, according to the July 2023 commentary from the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group.
August 7, 2023
Consumers Report Improving Job Security, Healthy Household Finances
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) increased slightly in July, as consumers’ increased confidence regarding their personal financial situations was largely offset by further pessimism toward homebuying conditions.
July 17, 2023
Home Prices Grew 3.0 Percent Year over Year in the Second Quarter
Single-family home prices increased 3.0 percent from Q2 2022 to Q2 2023, down from the previous quarter’s revised annual growth rate of 4.9 percent, according to Fannie Mae’s (FNMA/OTCQB) latest Home Price Index (FNM-HPI) reading.
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July 20, 2023
Mortgage lenders cited "cost-cutting" as their most important business priority for the second year in a row, according to Fannie Mae's Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey® (MLSS). Additionally, lender sentiment toward the U.S.
July 12, 2023
Fannie Mae remains focused on long-term homeownership sustainability, continuously refining our property and underwriting requirements to help set homebuyers up for success.
June 6, 2023
Understandably, how people define "living the good life" varies widely from household to household. Many prioritize financial security. Others point to health, location, work-life balance, or meaningful personal relationships.
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