Sam Khater spends his day ensuring that Freddie Mac’s economics and research team delivers valuable insights and analysis on economic trends and policy issues affecting Freddie Mac and the housing market. With over 20 years’ experience in housing and economics, Khater brings extensive housing finance research and expertise to his role to Freddie Mac, which…

When you’re house hunting, the allure of new construction is undeniable. You get to be the first to live in the pristine home—one untouched by grimy hands or muddy shoes. It’s full of brand-new appliances and the finishes and treatments that you picked to fit your aesthetic. And you won’t have to worry about making any cosmetic…

With questionable headlines in the mass media and many recent price reductions in our area, we would like to share with you seven reasons why you can feel confident in today’s market:   Prices are slowly increasing. Year-over-year prices in March 2018 were at a 17.6% increase, while September 2018 saw an increase of 11.3% over…