The government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae (OTCMKTS: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCMKTS: FMCC) are reportedly preparing tougher rules for multifamily property lenders and brokers. According to a Wall Street Journal report sourced from unnamed “people familiar...
Although home price growth was stronger than expected during the second quarter, prices are likely to moderate and close out 2024 and 2025 at annual rates of 6.1% and 3.0%, respectively, according to the July 2024 commentary from the Fannie Mae (OTCQB:FNMA) Economic...
Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) announced a 3.2-point uptick in its Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) from May to June to a reading of 72.6. The HPSI is also up 6.6 points compared to the same time last year. In June, 19% of consumers surveyed for the HPSI data believed...
Existing home sales dipped by 0.7% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.11 million, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Sales were down 2.8% from the 4.23 million recorded in May 2023. As the sales level slipped, prices...
State legislatures fighting against property taxes, a California restaurant chain closing eateries and a stock market for Texas. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are the Hits and Misses for the week of June 3-7. Hit: Saying No to New Taxes. The...
State Farm and Allstate Take Steps Toward Reopening California Home Insuran…
