The positive economic sentiment by Americans is trickling over to housing market attitudes. Over 29% of those surveyed said it was a good time to buy.

Also, over 69% of those surveyed by Fannie Mae said they were not concerned with losing their jobs. 42% expect home prices to continue rising.

It pays to shop in the snow. According to an analysis of roughly 50 million home sales between 2000 and 2016, February was the most affordable month to buy.