We’re excited to share with you today the launch of our new State of Homeownership resource page for insight and perspective from First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming on the economic and cultural trends shaping homeownership.

 "Understanding the trends that influence homeownership decisions today and in the future can help inform the discussions necessary to preserve homeownership opportunities for the next generation."

The resource page features a new whitepaper authored by Fleming, also titled "The State of Homeownership," which explores declining homeownership, one of the most important economic issues facing our country today. The resource page also includes a brief video highlighting the discussion among industry experts, housing advocates and policy makers at a leadership forum hosted by First American last year.

“While homeownership and housing have not been center stage in the presidential campaign to date, there are few issues as broadly relevant to both ‘Main Street’ and ‘Wall Street’ as the state of homeownership in the U.S.,” said Fleming. “Understanding the trends that influence homeownership decisions today and in the future can help inform the discussions necessary to preserve homeownership opportunities for the next generation.”

We hope you’ll check the State of Homeownership resource page often as it will be regularly updated with new related research, providing an in-depth view of homeownership.