Housing Market Trends

From the First American Economic Center

The First American Economic Center has you covered with in-depth analysis and expert insights on the latest data and trends in the industry.

Business Insider Interview - 13 Markets Where Affordability is Declining

By FirstAm Editor on August 26, 2016
Business Insider interviewed First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming on affordability and used First American’s Real House Price Index to develop a list of the top 13 markets where affordability is declining. Read More

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The Power of Leverage

By Mark Fleming on August 18, 2016
The importance of measuring housing affordability is paramount. Homeownership is synonymous with the American Dream and all of the wealth-building benefits that it provides, and housing is the single largest monthly expense for most households. Yet, there are many ways to measure the affordability of housing. Read More

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