Economics

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Q+A With Fannie Mae Economists Doug Duncan and Mark Palim

The two economists share the perspective of Fannie Mae on a potential recession,... More

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2022 Ends With Cooling Inflation and Continued Economic Growth

GDP increased for the second consecutive quarter, and inflation further... More

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Housing’s Share of GDP Inched Lower in Fourth Quarter of 2022

The share contracted due to higher interest rates toward the end of the calendar... More

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Survey: Many Home Buyers Have Unrealistic Price Expectations

A recent survey by NerdWallet reveals that 1 in 9 Americans plan on buying a home... More

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Housing Market Update: Market Impasse With Continued Buyer Hesitation

Persistent inflation coupled with high monthly payments and mortgage rates are... More

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Inflation Continues to Cool in December

Despite overall deceleration, the shelter index rose at an accelerated pace last... More

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Survey: Consumer Sentiment Inches Upward but Still Below Pre-Pandemic Heights

The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index increased 3.7 points in December to 61. More

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Nonfarm Payroll Employment Growth Decelerates for Fifth Consecutive Month in December

Payroll employment increased by 223,000 in December, and the unemployment rate... More

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New-Home Sales Increase Again in November

Zonda economist Ali Wolf cites builder-funded incentives and price cuts. More

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