The REconomy Podcast™: The “Missing Middle” May Hold the Key to Unlocking the Housing Affordability Crisis

By FirstAm Editor on July 31, 2025

In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi continue the REconomy Summer School series with a discussion of a possible solution to the housing affordability crisis. From easing zoning restrictions and regulatory hurdles to addressing financing challenges and ... Read More

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The REconomy Podcast™: Understanding the Supply Side Challenges – Why Can’t We Build More Homes Where People Want to Live?

By FirstAm Editor on July 17, 2025

In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi continue season two of The REconomy Summer School series with an in-depth look at the supply side of the housing market, explaining the long-term structural shortage in the nation’s supply of housing and the challenges ... Read More

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The REconomy Podcast™: Why Life Events Still Drive Home-Buying Demand Despite Affordability Challenges

By FirstAm Editor on July 3, 2025

In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi reconvene season 2 of The REconomy Summer School series with an in-depth discussion of the factors that drive the decision to buy a home – from lifestyle events like marriage, children, and career changes to economic ... Read More

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The REconomy Podcast™: What is the Foundation of Housing Demand in the U.S.?

By FirstAm Editor on June 19, 2025

In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi call class back into session as they kick off season 2 of The REconomy Summer School with an in-depth look at the foundation of housing demand – household formation, who forms households and when, and what even counts ... Read More

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The REconomy Podcast™: Don’t Mistake a Housing Market Wobble for a Crash

By FirstAm Editor on June 5, 2025

In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi examine growing concerns regarding the health of the housing market, finding that distress is rising and prices are declining in some markets, but the broader fundamentals underpinning housing remain strong. Read More

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The REconomy Podcast™: The State of Homeownership in 2025

By FirstAm Editor on May 22, 2025

In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi commemorate National Homeownership Month with a deep dive into the state of homeownership, including how it’s measured, the demographics of homeownership and what the future holds for prospective buyers. Read More

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The REconomy Podcast™: Are we Heading Toward a Recession?

By FirstAm Editor on March 27, 2025

In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi analyze the economic question of the moment – will the downturn in consumer sentiment turn to sediment and usher in a recession? Read More

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The REconomy Podcast™: What to Expect from the 2025 Spring Home-Buying Season

By FirstAm Editor on March 13, 2025

In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi share their thoughts on the outlook for the 2025 spring home-buying season. Read More

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The REconomy Podcast™: 2025 Housing Market Outlook

By FirstAm Editor on December 5, 2024

In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi break out their crystal ball and discuss the outlook for the 2025 housing market, including their expectations for mortgage rates, affordability, sales and house prices in the year ahead. Read More

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