New research from Fannie Mae shows that 44% of consumers say their home has become more important in recent years, with 63% citing location and 59% valuing the security it provides. Read on for more insights and tips for applying them as a real estate agent.
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) rose 1.8 points in September to 73.9, its highest level in over two years, driven by record consumer optimism that mortgage rates will decline.
This week, Realtor.com® launched a campaign aimed at enlightening consumers about the essential roles played by buyer’s agents during real estate transactions. So far, consumer reactions have been…mixed.
Results from two different surveys reveal contrasting perspectives on the real estate industry as a whole, as well as the future of the agent commission structure and of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).
For the Hot Sheet recap for May 15th – 19th, Byron Lazine shares ways agents can address consumer fears during today’s complex market— whether discussing home prices, consumer sentiment or commercial real estate investments.
A new Gallup report shows 21% of adult consumers in the U.S. think it’s a good time to buy a house—an all-time low for Gallup’s trend. However, 56% of Americans still expect home prices to go up.
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) continued its recent upward trend in April, climbing 5.5 points to 66.8—the highest since May 2022.
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