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National Housing Survey/Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI)

November 2011 National Housing Survey Monthly Indicators

November 1, 2011
Indicators Show Consumer Concerns Stabilize in November; Downward Slide of Consumer Sentiment Appears to Have Halted

Amid a spate of positive economic news during the November survey period, consumer sentiment appears to have stabilized from previous levels, with only incremental improvement in the deeply negative housing market sentiment witnessed this summer.

Monthly Housing Survey

"Though their home price expectations have become slightly positive, consumers remain concerned about the direction of the economy and continue to view their household finances as being relatively flat," said Doug Duncan, vice president and chief economist of Fannie Mae. "Most Americans expect no improvement in their personal financial situation in the next 12 months and will likely remain wary about undertaking the significant financial obligation associated with homeownership until their view of their income, expenses, and job security heads in a more positive direction."

Fannie Mae's monthly national consumer attitudinal survey report provides indicators offering a window into the opinions of Americans across the country. These behavioral insights convey what consumers think about the outlook for owning and renting a home and about their household finances, and may serve as key inputs for determining the future course of investment across housing types.

On this webpage you will find a news release with highlights from the survey results, the November 2011 Data Release highlighting eleven consumer attitudinal indicators, technical notes providing in-depth information about the survey methodology, the questionnaire used for the survey, and a comparative assessment of the Fannie Mae National Housing Survey and other consumer surveys.

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News Release
November 2011 National Housing Survey Data Release (PDF)