Fannie Mae, Washington, D.C., said its monthly Home Purchase Sentiment Index fell by 4.1 points in October to 56.7, its eighth consecutive monthly decline and lowest reading since inception of the index in 2011.
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September New Home Sales Down 11%
New home sales fell by nearly 11 percent in September, HUD and the Census Bureau reported Wednesday, as rising interest rates discouraged home buyers.
September Housing Starts Down 8%
September housing starts took back the temporary momentum it gained in August, falling by more than 8 percent, HUD and the Census Bureau reported Wednesday.
Housing Market Roundup Oct. 20, 2022
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Fannie Mae: Housing Sentiment Near Record Low
Fannie Mae, Washington, D.C., said its Home Purchase Sentiment Index fell by another 1.2 points in September to 60.8, its seventh consecutive monthly decline and its lowest level since 2011, amid growing affordability constraints.
Fannie Mae: Housing Sentiment Closes Near Record Low
Fannie Mae, Washington, D.C., said its Home Purchase Sentiment Index fell by another 1.2 points in September to 60.8, its seventh consecutive monthly decline and its lowest level since 2011, amid growing affordability constraints.
Housing Market Roundup Sept. 22, 2022
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Fannie Mae: High Home Prices, Mortgage Rates Bring Housing Sentiment Down 6th Straight Month
Fannie Mae, Washington, D.C., said its Home Purchase Sentiment Index fell for the sixth consecutive month, as high home prices and elevated mortgage rates continue to weigh on consumer sentiment, particularly home-selling sentiment.
July New Home Sales at 6-1/2 Year Low; Price Growth Decelerates
New home sales fell to their slowest pace in six and a half years, while inventories stockpiled, HUD and the Census Bureau reported Tuesday. In a separate report, RE/MAX, Denver, said median home sales prices fell for the first time since January
Housing Market Roundup Aug. 23, 2022
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