January 16th, 2020 Fannie Mae's Economic & Strategic Research Group provides an analysis of current and historical data, and forecasts economic trends in the housing and mortgage finance markets.Economic & Housing OutlookProvided by Fannie Mae's Economic & Strategic Research GroupThe monthly E...

01/31/2020

Strength of the Economy Is Surprising the Experts

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Strength of the Economy Is Surprising the Experts We’re currently in the longest economic recovery in U.S. history. That has caused some to ask experts to project when the next economic slowdown (recession) could occur. Two years ago, 67% of the economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ...

01/31/2020

Should I Sell My House This Year?

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Should I Sell My House This Year? If one of the questions you’re asking yourself today is, “Should I sell my house this year?” the current Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) Survey from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) should boost your confidence as it relates to the c...

01/28/2020

Service Dogs Travelling by Air – Are they Really Service Dogs?

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Service Dogs Rules May Change SoonService Dogs - The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT or Department) has heard from the transportation industry, as well as individuals with disabilities, that the current ACAA regulation could be improved to ensure nondiscriminatory access for individuals w...

01/27/2020

4 Questions to Ask Yourself When Selling A House

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4 Questions to Ask Yourself When Selling A House The comprehensive checklist for selling your house. Selling a house can be a long and exhausting process, whether you’re doing it in a seller’s market or a buyer’s market. Knowing how to sell your house fast despite the housing market conditions ...

01/27/2020

First-Time Buyers Are Searching for Existing Homes This Year

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First-Time Buyers Are Searching for Existing Homes This Year In the latest Housing Trends Report, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) measured the share of adults planning to buy a home over the next 12 months. The report indicates the percentage of all buyers that will be first-time...

01/27/2020

Buyers Can Win By Downsizing in 2020 - How?

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How Buyers Can Win By Downsizing in 2020 Home values have been increasing for 93 consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors. If you’re a homeowner, particularly one looking to downsize your living space, that’s great news, as you’ve likely built significant equity in yo...

01/22/2020

2 Surprising Items Homebuyers Really Want

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The 2 Surprising Things Homebuyers Really Want In a market where current inventory is low, it’s normal to think buyers might be willing to give up a few desirable features in their home search in order to make finding a house a little easier. Don’t be fooled, though – there’s still an interest in...

01/21/2020

Make the Dream of Homeownership a Reality in 2020

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Make the Dream of Homeownership a Reality in 2020 In 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. led and inspired a powerful movement with his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Through his passion and determination, he sparked interest, ambition, and courage in his audience. Today, reflecting on his message enco...

01/20/2020

Homes Are More Affordable Today

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Homes Are More Affordable Today, Not Less Affordable There’s a current narrative that owning a home today is less affordable than it has been in the past. The reason some are making this claim is that house prices have substantially increased over the last several years. It’s not, however, just t...

01/15/2020