Homeownership is a goal shared among all people, regardless of race or ethnicity, and remains the main driver of wealth creation for the majority of households in the United States. That is why it is vital to understand the underlying characteristics that influence the probability of homeownership. Over the last several months, my research has ... Read More ›

First American’s proprietary Potential Home Sales model looks at March 2017 data and includes analysis from First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming on how the market is performing versus its potential. Read More ›

Last week, I helped present the results from the American Enterprise Institute (AEI)/First American National Housing Market Index, one of the most comprehensive analyses of the U.S. housing market. The results provide insight into the 2017 spring home buying market and shed light on housing’s $1 trillion question. Read More ›

We’ve posted the February First American Loan Application Defect Index, which estimates the frequency of defects, fraudulence and misrepresentation in the information submitted in mortgage loan applications. Read More ›

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Spring break is fast approaching, that playful time of year when beach cities are inundated with college students and tourists. As housing economists, spring break is exciting because it coincides with the beginning of the spring home buying season! While we may not seem to have much in common with the college crowd, there is an underlying ... Read More ›