Fannie Mae has released the June 2014 results of the attitudinal survey that polls the adult US population to assess their attitudes about home ownership, renting a home, the economy and household finances.
The results show (in summary):
Housing Prices: Will rise 46%
Will stay the same 41%
Will lower 10%
Mortgage Loan Rates: Will rise 55%
Will stay the same 35%
Will lower 10%
70% of the adults surveyed believe it is a good time to buy a home.
40% believe it is a good time to sell a home.
These two figures have overlap because of many factors. It can be a good time to sell AND to buy.
Is the US economy on the right track? 39%
Is the US economy on the wrong track? 54%
Home rental prices: Will rise 54%
Will stay the same 38%
Will lower 3%
http://www.fanniemae.com/portal/about-us/media/corporate-news/2014/6139.html