Bloomberg reports FHFA Director Bill Pulte is “actively evaluating portable mortgages” after President Trump’s 50-year loan idea faced backlash.
At the October 28–29 FOMC meeting, the Fed cut rates 25 basis points to 3.75%–4%, with Powell calling housing “weak” and inflation pressures easing.
Realtor.com’s Gen Z survey shows 82% believe homeownership is harder, yet 67% still see it as a lifelong goal. Here’s how they’re making it work.
Realtor.com and Fortune report that 22 states, representing one-third of U.S. GDP, are in or near recession, even as national GDP grows 3.8% and unemployment holds at 4.3%.
Barry Habib says lasting housing affordability depends on policy reform and smarter capital rules at Fannie Mae, not just waiting for mortgage rates to drop.
ICE Mortgage Monitor shows affordability improving, but Cotality reports escrow costs up 45%, offsetting gains with rising taxes and insurance.
Updated forecasts from Fannie Mae and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) show modest improvements ahead for housing, with Fannie projecting 4.85 million home sales in 2025 and MBA forecasting 4.3% average mortgage rates through 2027.
Realtor.com’s 2025 Forecast Update projects home sales will fall to 4.00 million as high mortgage rates averaging 6.7%, rising 16.9% inventory, and limited affordability keep demand subdued and price growth to 2.5%.
NAR’s Lawrence Yun downgraded his 2025 forecast but sees a potential 14% surge in home sales for 2026, if mortgage rates fall to 6%. Here’s what agents need to know.
The National Association of Realtors® has launched a new member-exclusive Market Statistics Dashboard featuring metro-level data on affordability, pricing, and housing trends.
Homeownership is slipping for younger Americans, with the average first-time buyer now 38 years old, according to the Guardian. And a Realtor.com analysis of Census data shows homeownership among adults under 35 has dropped to 36.6%, the lowest since before the pandemic.
Get a clear picture of where the housing market is headed with the latest 2025–2026 forecasts from Fannie Mae, Zillow, NAR, MBA, and Cotality covering home prices, existing home sales, and mortgage rates.
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