The latest Fannie Mae National Housing Survey finds that Americans are more confident about the housing market and the direction of the economy, MartketWatch reports. Attitudes about these and many other economic indicators are around two-and-a-half-year highs, Doug Duncan, senior vice president and chief economist, told the publication.

“On the housing front, attitudes about the current selling environment continue to improve, with a significant increase in those saying it would be a good time to sell,” he said.

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