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NEW Major Economic Forecasts Paint Varied Future For Housing

Mon, Dec 12 2005, 8:00 AM

Economists generally agree that housing is slowing but differ greatly on the pace and the effect.

NEW Freddie Mac Sees Continued Bright Future For Housing Market

Fri, Nov 11 2005, 8:00 AM

Beyond short term impacts of the hurricanes and in spite of rising interest rates Freddie Mac still paints a picture of a solid housing market.

NEW Rita Joins Katrina As Topic of Freddie Mac Monthly Reports

Mon, Oct 17 2005, 7:00 AM

Although acknowledging hurricanes impact, Freddie Mac still sees a rosy housing picture.

NEW HUD and Commerce Say Housing Starts Drop Slightly

Thu, Sep 22 2005, 7:00 AM

Housing starts are reported off in the last month, but the single family market still shows that builders continue to be optimistic.

NEW Freddie Mac September Outlook - Its All About Katrina

Thu, Sep 15 2005, 7:00 AM

Freddie Mac sheds some light on the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the housing market and economy.

NEW Another Report on Spiraling Housing Prices

Mon, Sep 12 2005, 7:00 AM

Freddie Mac quarterly report on housing prices show continued growth propelled by dropping interest rates in the second quarter.

NEW Freddie Mac Issues August Economic Outlook Report

Mon, Aug 15 2005, 7:00 AM

Freddie Macs August report carries cautions about what could happen, but basically continues to project only gradual changes in rates, sales, and home...

NEW Housing Starts, Home Sales Continue at a Record Pace

Thu, Jul 28 2005, 7:00 AM

Records for home prices and sales activity continue to fall although there are a few weak spots since last months reports.

NEW Freddie Mac Report Shows Strong Housing Data

Mon, Jul 11 2005, 7:00 AM

The housing sector is continuing to be a major driver of the U.S. Economy according to a very optimistic July report issued by Freddie Mac.

NEW Harvard Finds Homes Less Affordable But Housing Bubble Unlikely To Burst

Thu, Jun 30 2005, 7:00 AM

Harvards Joint Center on Housing finds little to fuel fears of a bursting bubble but lots of disheartening information about housing affordability.

NEW Construction, Home Sales, Prices - Everything Will Be Up But Mortgage Rates

Thu, May 12 2005, 7:00 AM

The April Economic and Housing Outlook by Freddie Mac is full of good news for nearly everyone connected with the housing industry.

NEW Housing Starts Take a Tumble According To HUD and US Census Bureau

Wed, Apr 20 2005, 7:00 AM

HUD and the Census Bureau issue what may be sobering news about housing starts.

NEW Freddie Mac Continues To See A Jolly Good Year For Real Estate

Fri, Apr 15 2005, 7:00 AM

Monthly Freddie Mac Economic Outlook continues to see home sales, housing starts, and interest rates favorable for the real estate industry.

NEW Real Estate Market - Freddie Mac Housing Outlook

Mon, Mar 14 2005, 7:00 AM

Freddie issues its monthly Economic Outlook report adding another voice to the chorus predicting changes, but gradual ones, to home sales and interest...

NEW Freddie Mac Chief Economist Releases February Outlook

Fri, Feb 11 2005, 8:00 AM

Freddie Mac Economic and Housing Market Outlook continues optimistic in spite or maybe because of the Fed’s continuing moves to tighten credit.

NEW Housing To Have A Splendid Year

Wed, Jan 12 2005, 8:00 AM

Freddie Mac released its monthly Economic and Housing Outlook on Tuesday, with a relieved look backward and an optimistic view of the future.

NEW Freddie Issues Monthly Economic Outlook, UCLA Not Sure It Agrees

Fri, Dec 10 2004, 8:00 AM

Freddie Mac and UCLA economists don’t exactly agree on the degree, but both see a slowing in the housing market on the short term horizon.

NEW Same-House Values Continue Climb

Wed, Dec 8 2004, 8:00 AM

The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight has issued its third quarter report on same-house values.