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House Price Appreciation Likely to Accelerate Through Summer, According to First American Real House Price Index
—The supply and demand imbalance that existed entering the pandemic has persisted, and even worsened, meaning house price growth will likely remain strong...
Millennial Homeownership Delayed, Not Denied, According to First American Homeownership Progress Index
Despite pandemic, millennials poised to fuel a “roaring 20s” of homeownership demand, says Chief Economist Mark Fleming SANTA ANA, Calif.–First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading...
Pandemic Worsens Housing Supply Shortage, According to First American Potential Home Sales Model
As more homeowners are reluctant to list their homes for sale amid the pandemic, the supply of homes available to potential home buyers continues...
Housing Market May Be Poised to Weather Coronavirus Impact, According to First American Real House Price Index
This time, housing is a casualty of a public health crisis turned economic, not the cause of an economic crisis, says Chief Economist Mark Fleming...
Housing Market Enters Unprecedented Homebody Era, According to First American Potential Home Sales Model
We are in an unprecedented homebody era, as many existing homeowners continue to feel rate-locked into their homes and seniors continue to age...
Mortgage Rates Deliver Surprise Boost to Demand and Supply in 2019, According to First American Real Estate Sentiment Index
Title agents and real estate professionals indicate home buyers encouraged by unexpectedly lower mortgage rates in 2019 – a tailwind helping to boost...
Stage is Set for Stronger Spring Home-Buying Season, According to First American Potential Home Sales Model
We’ve seen mortgage rates decline and wages rise – both trends work to boost house-buying power and fuel greater market potential for home...
Largest House-Buying Power Increase in Five Years, According to First American Real House Price Index
December delivered a significant holiday housing affordability boost to prospective home buyers, says Chief Economist Mark Fleming SANTA ANA, Calif. (February 25, 2019)...
Thaw in Rates May Bring Early Start to Spring Home-Buying Season, According to First American Potential Home Sales Model
If Today’s Mortgage Rate of 4.4 Percent Persists, We Can Expect a Prediction Similar to Punxsutawney Phil’s – an Early Arrival to Spring...
Stock Market Volatility Benefits Home Buyers, According to First American Potential Home Sales Model
The decline in mortgage rates is a welcome relief to prospective home buyers who have mostly experienced a year of rising rates and...
Historical Data Shows House Prices Resilient to Rising Rates, According to First American Real House Price Index
The tug-of-war between rising mortgage rates and increasing household income doesn’t necessarily mean that house prices will decline. In fact, history tells us...
Fintech Adoption Accelerating Among Real Estate Professionals, According to First American Real Estate Sentiment Index
Title agents and real estate professionals are embracing fintech to enhance the home buying experience and prioritizing fintech that secures collaboration between all...
