Housing and Economic Research
Original research and analysis on housing trends, the economy and the mortgage market
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Insight | June 28, 2018
Locked Out? Are Rising Housing Costs Barring Young Adults from Buying their First Homes?
Freddie Mac research reveals that higher rents and home prices are the primary reason behind the eight percent decrease in the homeownership rate among young adults (under age 35) since the rate's peak in 2004. What does the future hold for tomorrow's young adults? More
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Forecast | June 21, 2018
Tight Labor Market Prevails Despite Moderate GDP Growth
This year's hike in mortgage rates is not having a large impact on homebuyer demand or sales, but its effect on refinancing activity will likely keep total mortgage loan originations slightly down this year. More
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Forecast | May 24, 2018
Housing Demand Holding Steady Amidst Rising Mortgage and Home Prices
Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 2.3 percent in the first quarter of 2018, down from 2.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017. More
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Forecast | April 23, 2018
Nothing Draws a Crowd Like a Crowd: The Outlook for Home Sales
The U.S. economy posted strong growth with fourth quarter 2017 Real Gross Domestic Product (real GDP) growth revised upwards to 2.9 percent. More
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Insight | April 17, 2018
Why Are Consumers Leaving Money On The Table?
One call could save you $1,500. More
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Insight | April 11, 2018
How Big a Difference Do Restricted Rents Make?
Multifamily explores how the rapid rise in rents over the past several years has hit lower-income renters hard. More