Will The Fall Housing Market Cool Buyer Demand?

By: Gem Home Loans

Spring and summer are the busiest seasons for the housing market. Home buyer demand ramps up in March and doesn’t typically start falling until after Labor Day. But this...

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How Remote Work Could Boost Home Ownership

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When the coronavirus took hold in March it required a lot of adjustments. Everything from how we shop for groceries to how we socialize underwent an instant change. The...

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Housing Market Optimism Rises In August

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Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index is a monthly measure of how Americans view the housing market and their personal financial situation. The survey asks respondents for their feelings...

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Low Mortgage Rates Help Buyers Afford More

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If you know nothing else about how financing works, you know a lower mortgage rate is better than a higher one. You don’t need to be an expert to...

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Fewer Homes For Sale Keeps Sellers In Control

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Ideally, the number of homes for sale would be equal to the number of interested home buyers. After all, an equally balanced housing market would mean no competition, no...

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Will The Economic Rebound Continue This Fall?

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During the second quarter, the economy suffered the worst contraction since World War II. But the strength of the subsequent rebound has Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research Group...

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