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Aug 16, 2022
FHFA Proposes New Multifamily Housing Goals for Fannie Mae, Freddie MacThe Federal Housing Finance Agency has proposed new benchmark levels for the multifamily housing goals of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that FHFA says will make the objectives "more responsive to market conditions."
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Housing Affordability at Lowest Level Since Great Depression
Has Inflation Peaked?
Single-Family Starts Expanded at a Fast Pace in 2021
Data at a Glance
Framing Lumber Prices
Fluctuations in the costs of building materials, particularly those of framing lumber, contribute significantly to home prices and housing affordability levels.
Learn moreNAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI)
The HMI offers an insider’s perspective on the current state of housing. Each month, builder sentiment about the present and near-term housing market is depicted on a scale of 0 to 100, indicating the portion of builders experiencing positive market conditions.
Learn moreHousing Starts
Housing starts data are key economic indicators that track the pace of residential construction. These monthly Census Bureau statistics typically reflect broader trends within the overall economy such as interest rates and job growth.
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