Why the Time May Be Right for New Home Construction to Accelerate

By Odeta Kushi on November 8, 2019
Thus far in 2019, the story of the housing market has been a tale of strong housing demand and limited supply. On the demand side, steadily rising house-buying power has fueled greater demand. Falling mortgage rates and rising household income sparked a nearly 12.6 percent increase in house-buying power year to date through September. The impact ... Read More

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Interview on CNBC: Discussing the Impact of Declining Mortgage Rates and Limited Supply on the Housing Market

By FirstAm Editor on March 27, 2019
First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming was interviewed on CNBC on Tuesday and discussed how the decline in mortgage rates over the last few months and continued tight housing supply are likely to impact the housing market. Read More

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Interviews on CNBC: Discussing rising mortgage rates, house price appreciation, millennial demand and lack of new home construction

By FirstAm Editor on August 24, 2018
First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming was interviewed on CNBC earlier today as well as last Friday, August 17 and discussed how rising mortgage rates, house price appreciation, millennial demand and a lack of new homes may be squeezing affordability. Read More

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