The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) increased 1 point to 75.5 in October, as consumers once again reported mixed feelings about homebuying and home-selling conditions, as well as increased pessimism regarding the larger economy.
Overall, four of the index’s six components increased month over month. In October, slightly greater shares of consumers reported that it’s a good time to buy a home and sell a home – with those numbers now sitting