The REconomy Podcast™: Why House Prices in Some Markets are More Resilient than Others

By FirstAm Editor on March 23, 2023

In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi discuss home price trends nationally and at the market level, examining why house prices in some markets are more resilient than others as house prices adjust to higher mortgage rates. Read More

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The REconomy Podcast™: What is a Housing Recession and is the U.S. in One Now? (Part 1)

By FirstAm Editor on March 9, 2023

In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi discuss how to define the term ‘housing recession’ and try to determine whether or not the U.S. housing market is currently in a housing recession. Read More

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The REconomy Podcast™: What Does the Prevalence of Remote and Hybrid Work Mean for the Supply of Office Space?

By FirstAm Editor on February 23, 2023

In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi discuss how office space utilization has shifted during and after the pandemic, and what that means for office space supply in the near future with special guest Senior Commercial Real Estate Economist Xander Snyder. Read More

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The REconomy Podcast™: Why is a 2% Inflation Rate So Important to the Federal Reserve?

By FirstAm Editor on February 10, 2023

In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi discuss the origin of the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation rate target and explain how the Fed influences the economy to achieve its dual mandate of maximum employment and price stability. Read More

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The REconomy Podcast™: Is the New-Home Market Over-Supplied?

By FirstAm Editor on January 26, 2023

In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi explain why new homes are making up a growing share of the overall supply of available homes for sale in the U.S. and what that means for the housing market in 2023. Read More

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The REconomy Podcast™: What Will it Take for the Housing Market to Rebalance?

By FirstAm Editor on January 12, 2023

In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi examine house price trends, mortgage rate fluctuations and housing supply levels for insight into what it may take for the housing market to adjust to a more balanced and a more affordable level. Read More

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The REconomy Podcast™: Lemons and the Economic Theory Behind Insurance

By FirstAm Editor on December 29, 2022

In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi explain the connection between lemons and the economic theory behind insurance. Read More

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The REconomy Podcast™: Three Scenarios for the 2023 Housing Market

By FirstAm Editor on December 15, 2022

In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi share their outlook for 2023, outlining three potential scenarios for the housing market in the year ahead. Read More

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The REconomy Podcast™: Three Trends to be Thankful for in the Economy and Housing Market

By FirstAm Editor on December 1, 2022

In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi share three trends they are thankful for in the broader economy and housing market. Read More

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