Fannie Mae: Home Price Growth Slows, Remains Robust

Single-family house prices increased 5.9% from third-quarter 2023 to third-quarter 2024, a deceleration from the previous quarter’s 6.4% annual growth rate, according to Fannie Mae, Washington, D.C.

Fannie Mae HPSI Up Slightly in August

Fannie Mae released the results of its Home Purchase Sentiment Index for August, finding it increased 0.6 points to 72.1.

March New Home Sales Stumble

New home sales took a tumble in March, HUD and the Census Bureau reported Tuesday, hamstrung by the usual suspects: rising interest rates; inadequate inventories and rapidly increasing home prices.

November Jobs Up by 210,000; Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.2%

The November employment report followed a recent and inconsistent pattern: employment rose in November, although well below expectations, while the unemployment rate fell sharply, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.

October New Home Sales Up 0.4%

New home sales in October rose for the second straight month, albeit just slightly, HUD and the Census Bureau reported Wednesday.