Housing Market Trends

From the First American Economic Center

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The REconomy Podcast™: What is the Fed Signaling on Interest Rates?

By FirstAm Editor on October 22, 2021
In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi discuss how the Federal Reserve signals potential policy changes on interest rates and the tapering of its Treasury and mortgage-backed securities purchases. Read More

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The REconomy Podcast™: The 3 Most Important Housing Market Statistics

By FirstAm Editor on October 7, 2021
In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi share their expert perspective on the three most important housing market statistics to follow. Read More

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The REconomy Podcast™: Why Labor Market Trends May Keep Mortgage Rates Near Record Lows Longer

By FirstAm Editor on September 23, 2021
In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi explain why important labor market trends may influence the Federal Reserve’s decision to reverse its easy-money policies. Read More

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Will Housing Market Seasonality Return to Normal?

By Odeta Kushi on September 17, 2021
September is commonly associated with the beginning of the school year, but it also signals the end of the peak home buying season. The tapering of the housing market in September is part of its normal annual cycle, which follows the same general pattern of peaks and troughs every year, with one big exception. In 2020, the pandemic was the ... Read More

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Interviews with CNBC and Yahoo! Finance: Is the Housing Market Cooling?

By FirstAm Editor on August 24, 2021
First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi was interviewed on CNBC and Yahoo! Finance last week, discussing potential moderation of the housing market and affordability challenges with CNBC and providing perspective on July housing starts data and the implications for the housing market with Yahoo! Finance. Read More

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Pandemic Accelerated 'Roaring 20s' of Millennial Homeownership Demand

By Odeta Kushi on June 29, 2021
National Homeownership Month takes on a new meaning this year, as the pandemic has redefined the role of a home. A home is not just a dwelling or even just a vehicle for wealth creation, but also an office, a classroom, a daycare and even a gym. A home, now more than ever, has become a top priority for American households. The broadening role of ... Read More

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