What will 2024 have in store? LendingTree experts weigh in on housing and economic conditions expected to occur throughout the year, from interest rates on 30-year fixed mortgages to other benchmarks.
Read More »Pending Home Sales Surge, But Closed Sales Lag Behind
In November, new listings jumped to their highest level since October 2022, while home prices also posted its biggest increase since the same time last year. Pending home sales also continued to rise, but many home purchases fell through at a record rate as some homebuyers got cold feet, according to a new Redfin report.
Read More »Sen. Scott Announces Framework for U.S. Capital Markets Reform
Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs has drafted the outline for a bill to revitalize the U.S. economy and boost avenues for capital formation. Click through to read highlights of the proposal.
Read More »Fannie Mae: Long-Term Interest Rates Projected to Impact Economy
New commentary from Fannie Mae revealed the ESR Group is warning that while rates are moving rapidly again, they are expected to weigh on consumption and business investments over time. Experts now project a significant slowing trend in economic growth through the end of the year and into 2024.
Read More »Investing in Opportunity Zone Funds for Business and Sustainable Construction
By understanding the potential of investments in Opportunity Zones, investors can maximize their returns, promote green building initiatives, and shape the future of the construction industry.
Read More »Fannie Mae Downgrades Housing, Origination Forecast
In their latest forecast, Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Group (ESR) has downgraded its GDP projections along with home sales and mortgage originations due to the current state of the economy. Fannie Mae now predicts that real GDP growth measured on ...
Read More »New Dataset Examines 2020 Homebuying Trends
A new report from the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) tracks 22 million+ home loan applications, detailing purchase trends across a number of ethnicities.
Read More »The Fed’s Contingency Plan for the Next Recession
What role could housing play in economic growth over the next year? Click through to find out.
Read More »November Jobs Report a ‘Significant Surprise’
One economist says the latest report could lead to a strong and competitive housing market in 2020. Click through to see more reaction.
Read More »Stock Market Rallies as Housing Beats Expectations
How did the stock market hitting new highs impact thoughts on a possible recession in the near future?
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