MBA Statement on the Victims of the Southern California Wildfires
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on the victims affected by the wildfires in Southern California:
Fannie Mae Reports Housing Sentiment Finishes 2024 Higher
Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index decreased 1.9 points in December to 73.1 but remained substantially higher than year-ago levels due in part to ongoing mortgage rate optimism.
Redfin: Housing Affordability Improved a Bit in 2024
Redfin, Seattle, released an analysis of 2024 affordability trends, finding that there was a slight improvement in housing affordability, although it was still the second-least-affordable year on record.
Zillow Anticipates Buffalo, N.Y., as Hottest 2025 Market
Zillow, Seattle, predicted Buffalo, N.Y. will be the country’s hottest market this year.
Jobs Grow by More Than 250,000 in December; Industry Economists Weigh In
Total nonfarm payroll employment grew by 256,000 in December, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.1%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
