In several of our recent blog posts, we have touched on Millennials and their various characteristics, from the sizeable Hispanic representation, to the importance of education when it comes to owning a home. We have seen that Millennials are the most diverse generation to date. There is also an ever-increasing need for higher education in today’s ... Read More ›

As demand for housing continues to grow, one of the key factors holding back growth is the limited number of available homes on the market. Mark Fleming, First American's chief economist, commented on this "weird" phenomenon in a recent CNBC story that points again to the supply problem at the heart of housing today. Read More ›

First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming was featured in a panel discussion on Fox Business' The Willis Report on May 4 discussing the status of the housing recovery. Read More ›

First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming commented in the MReport that expects mortgage rates to remain low for the foreseeable future. Fleming also predicted that increased rate increases may not happen for a couple years. “It may be as late as 2016, dependent mostly on inflation and labor market conditions over the next six months,” Fleming ... Read More ›

Mark Fleming, First American's chief economist, recently told Inman News that the primary cause of lagging home sales — and constrained inventory — remains the large share of homeowners with “negative equity,” Read More ›

First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming discussed how rising prices may impact first-time-buyers, but reducing negative equity will help existing owners return to the market. Read More ›