Research and Analysis Looking for all Freddie Mac blog posts about research and analysis? You'll find them here. How Many Starter Homes Are Being Built in Your State? We compared the construction of starter homes, which is the main driver of the housing shortage, in 1980 and 2019 by state. How does your state fare? Is Teleworking Changing How Renters Feel About Living in Cities? Being a short-term or permanent teleworker is making a difference in urban renters' plans for renting, buying or relocating. Economic Forecast Shows Continued Growth in Home Prices and Low Interest Rates Through Year End Whether you’re looking to buy, sell or refinance, learn how the forecast of high house prices and low mortgage rates factors in to your thinking. Suburbs Vs. Cities: Population Growth Trends Learn which U.S. regions and metro areas have been gaining population and about the factors driving these trends. Population Growth: Where Are People Moving? Discover the latest trends in population migration in the U.S. and what it means for housing prices. What Will 2021 Bring For Housing? Many of the trends that shaped the market last year, especially historically low mortgage rates, will continue to drive housing activity in 2021. Snapshot of Today’s Housing Market Here's what you can expect from the housing market for the rest of 2020. What’s In Store for the U.S. Housing Market? As we reach the mid-point of 2020, let's take a look at the housing market outlook. 29 States with the Lowest Housing Supply Depending on what state you live in, you may find your house-hunting options quite limited. What Drives Renting and Owning Decisions? Why do you live where you live? Our survey finds affordability remains a key concern for both renters and owners. A Decade in Review We've seen a lot of changes over the past 10 years - and the housing industry was no exception. Super Bowl Housing Trends We're looking at the housing data for the cities participating in Super Bowl LIV.
