Question 1: The Secondary Market
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae are the primary players in the secondary market. Please explain in what ways these organizations are the same and what ways they are different from each other.
Based on research in the Internet, what roles have Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae played in the real estate and financial crisis from 2010? Explain.
Question 2: Then and Now-Comparing Real Estate Markets
After reading about the Great Depression in this unit readings, explain what you think are the similarities and the differences between the Great Depression and the economic downturn beginning in 2008. How has this affected the real estate market in your state (OKLAHOMA)? Is there any difference in the market now?