Fannie Mae’s March Report
Here are some record numbers we found interesting in Fannie Mae’s March Report (emphasis added):
- 33% percent of respondents expect home prices to increase over the next 12 months, the highest level over the past 12 months.
- The percentage of respondents who say it is a good time to buy rose to 73 percent, the highest level in over a year.
- 48% percent of respondents think that home rental prices will go up, the highest number recorded to date.
- On average, respondents expect home rental prices to increase by 4.1 percent over the next 12 months, the highest number recorded to date.
Doug Duncan, chief economist of Fannie Mae, capped the report off by stating:
“Conditions are coming together to encourage people to want to buy homes. Americans’ rental price expectations for the next year continue to rise, reaching their record high level for our survey this month. With an increasing share of consumers expecting higher mortgage rates and home prices over the next 12 months, some may feel that renting is becoming more costly and that home ownership is a more compelling housing choice.”
My opinion, it couldn’t be a better time to buy that primary residence, or an investment property!
Housing in Austin
October 17, 2012
There are 17 meals per week serves at the house, so there is no need to go grocery shopping or worry about finding the time to cook. Residents can even sign up for the “save plate” program if they are unable to attend dinner with the rest of their housemates. For interns visiting for a short time, co-ops are often just the right combination of security and affordability they need.
Housing in Austin
October 17, 2012
There are 17 meals per week serves at the house, so there is no need to go grocery shopping or worry about finding the time to cook. Residents can even sign up for the “save plate” program if they are unable to attend dinner with the rest of their housemates. For interns visiting for a short time, co-ops are often just the right combination of security and affordability they need.