The $1 Trillion Question for Housing in 2017

By Mark Fleming on April 7, 2017
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

Housing

Rising Rates Outweigh Influence of Economic Momentum on Market Potential

By Mark Fleming on March 21, 2017
February 2017 Potential Home Sales Read More

Housing Interest Rates

Market Potential Continues Slide in January as Higher Rates Reduce Supply

By Mark Fleming on February 21, 2017
First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming shares his proprietary Potential Home Sales model with analysis of housing market trends in January 2017. Read More

Housing Interest Rates

Infographic - Why Did Market Potential Pull Back in December?

By FirstAm Editor on January 24, 2017
The infographic below provides some additional perspective on the market forces influencing First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming's proprietary Potential Home Sales model in December 2016. Read More

Housing

Rising Mortgage Rates Dampen Market Potential in December

By Mark Fleming on January 23, 2017
First American's proprietary Potential Home Sales model examines December 2016 data and includes analysis from Chief Economist Mark Fleming on the impact of rising rates amid growing demand and limited inventory. Read More

Housing

Rising Mortgage Rates Expected to Cool Market Potential In 2017

By FirstAm Editor on December 19, 2016
First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming shares his proprietary Potential Home Sales model for November, with analysis of the housing market's overall health. Read More

Housing