
MBA Weekly Survey Aug. 9: Mortgage Applications Decrease
Mortgage applications decreased 3.1 percent from one week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 4, 2023.

Fannie Mae: Only 18% of Consumers Believe It’s a Good Time to Buy
Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index increased slightly in July, but 82% of consumers believe it’s “a bad time” to buy a home, a survey high and up from 78% in June.

Berkadia: Student Housing Operating Fundamentals Strong
Berkadia, New York, found student housing operating fundamentals are among the strongest in the commercial real estate sector, with the fall 2023 lease-up cycle the fastest on record.