The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index fell to its lowest level since just after the start of the pandemic as affordability constraints, particularly involving younger home buyers, continued to weigh on the housing market.
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Fannie Mae: Consumers More Optimistic About Homebuying Conditions for First Time in 6 Months
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index was largely unchanged in August, decreasing 0.1 points to 75.7, as survey respondents tempered both their recent pessimism about homebuying conditions and their upward expectations of home price growth.
Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index Remains Near Survey Low
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index increased by 4.5 points in May to 67.5, building slightly after nearing its record low in April. The survey indicated home buyers are much more confident in the current market than sellers.
Fannie Mae: COVID-19 Pushes Consumer Confidence in Housing to Lowest Level Since 2011
After falling by nearly 12 points last month, the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index decreased by nearly 18 more points in April to 63.0, its lowest reading since November 2011.
Fannie Mae: COVID-19 Concerns Lead to Steep Drop in Housing Sentiment
Fannie Mae, Washington, D.C., said its monthly Home Purchase Sentiment Index fell by 11.7 points to 80.8 in March, its lowest reading since December 2016.
Fannie Mae: Consumer Confidence in Housing Near Record High Despite Slight Dip
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index dipped slightly in February, decreasing 0.5 points to 92.5, but remained near its survey high of 93.8.
Fannie Mae: Home Purchase Sentiment Index Nears Survey High
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index edged up by 0.2 points to 91.7, approaching the survey high set in August.