Housing and Economic Research
Original research and analysis on housing trends, the economy and the mortgage market
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Forecast | June 16, 2020
Quarterly Forecast: The Economy is Recovering from a Deep Contraction and Housing is Rebounding, but the Outlook Remains Highly Uncertain
The effect of COVID-19 has been felt around the world and across the United States. As states have begun easing restrictions, the economy is rebounding but continues to be constrained. More
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Forecast | April 13, 2020
Quarterly Forecast: The Housing Market Faces Challenges Amid Economic Uncertainty
As large swathes of the U.S. economy shut down to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, the housing market faces its greatest challenge in over a decade. More
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Insight | February 27, 2020
The Housing Supply Shortage: State of the States
The United States suffers from a severe housing shortage. In a recent study, The Major Challenge of Inadequate U.S. Housing Supply, we estimated that 2.5 million additional housing units will be needed to make up this shortage. Our earlier study used national statistics, treating the United States as a single market. What happens when we look closer, basing the analysis at the state level? More
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Consumer Research | February 11, 2020
New Survey Shows Affordability Continues to Drive Purchase and Rental Decisions
A new Freddie Mac survey shows that affordability remains top of mind for those individuals looking to rent or purchase a home. In fact, Freddie Mac’s “Profile of Today’s Renter and Owner” shows vast majorities of both renters and homeowners believe their current living situation is the most affordable option. More
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Insight | January 7, 2020
Family Budget Burdens Squeezing Housing: Child Care Costs
There's something else keeping Susan and Peter up at night besides their newborn and 2-year-old: wondering how to pay the bills. More
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Forecast | December 23, 2019
Optimism Heading into 2020
Sustained economic growth, low interest rates, and a robust labor market helped the U.S. housing market regain its footing in 2019. More