First American’s proprietary Real House Price Index (RHPI) looks at April 2017 data and includes analysis from First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming on the impact of wages and lower interest rates on real house prices. Read More ›

First American’s proprietary Real House Price Index (RHPI) looks at March 2017 data and includes analysis from First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming on the continuing supply squeeze and its effect on real house prices. Read More ›

First American’s proprietary Real House Price Index (RHPI) looks at February 2017 data and includes analysis from First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming on the impact of under-supplied markets on real house prices. Read More ›

First American’s proprietary Real House Price Index (RHPI) looks at January 2017 data and includes analysis from First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming on the decline in affordability as consumer house-buying power dipped due to rising rates. Read More ›

The spring home-buying season is right around the corner. As we reflect back on the spring of last year, it becomes clear that we were spoiled in 2016 with mortgage rates well below 4 percent at the beginning spring, and flirting with record lows at 3.4 percent in the summer. This year began with mortgage rates at 4.25 percent, and concern ... Read More ›

First American’s proprietary Real House Price Index (RHPI) looks at December 2016 data and includes analysis from First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming on the decline in affordability as consumer house-buying power dipped due to rising rates. Read More ›