Freddie Mac forecast: Single-family market will remain solid as rates rise

istock.com/SondraP MCLEAN, Va. — Freddie Mac has predicted that the single-family purchase housing market will remain solid in 2022 despite increases in mortgage rates. A new Quarterly Forecast released by the company’s chief economist estimates that rising rates will lead to moderation in homebuyer demand and house price appreciation. But overall, the housing market will…