The Inman Handbook on existing-home sales
3 leading economists share what existing-home sales reveal about the market and how to properly use statistics to make client decisions
by Marian McPherson Jun 3
Home affordability drops for first time in more than 2 years
The First American Real House Price Index found that home price gains wiped out affordability boost from rising household income and low mortgage rates
by Matt Carter May 24
Rising rates are slowing home construction
Housing starts plummeted in February as interest rates and lumber costs soared, according to data released Wednesday by the US Commerce Department
by Patrick Kearns Mar 17
The real estate industry added a meager 7,100 jobs in January
The gains come at a time when unemployment remains high at 6.3% on the heels of the US adding just 49,000 jobs, according to data released Friday by the US Department of Labor
by Patrick Kearns Feb 5
New jobs report suggests home affordability could weaken
A dip in prime age participation typically goes hand-in-hand with slower wage growth, according to Odeta Kushi, the deputy first economist at First American
by Patrick Kearns Oct 2
Ramped-up mortgage purchases signal high homebuying demand
Mortgage purchase applications were up 28% year over year, according to data released Wednesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Patrick Kearns Sep 2
It became more difficult to buy a house in these cities in June
First American's 'real house price index' surged in certain cities as the median income plummeted while home prices rose
by Patrick Kearns Aug 24
Here's why one economist believes a foreclosure wave is unlikely
Odeta Kushi, the deputy first economist at First American, doesn't believe the COVID-19 crisis will lead to a massive spike in foreclosures
by Patrick Kearns Aug 10
Mr. Cooper
Even as home prices continue to appreciate, consumers have more spending power due to low mortgage rates, according to a survey released Monday by First American
by Patrick Kearns Jul 27
Endpoint offers the industry a great start to mobile e-closings
Opinion
The result of a chinwag between First American and Boston Consulting Group's Digital Ventures, the app keeps every party in check with the closing process in a hybrid tech-team solution. It offers terrific promise for the future of e-closings
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 24
Could mortgage rates under 3% be bad for the housing market?
First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming emphasized the downside of plummeting mortgage rates: 'Why move when you can lock in at less than 3% in a time like this?' 
by Patrick Kearns Jul 20
Mortgage rates hit all-time low heading into July 4th weekend
The average 30-year mortgage hit a new all-time low of 3.07% this week, according to data from Freddie Mac released Thursday
by Patrick Kearns Jul 2
Unemployment rate continues decline in June, but virus still looms
The real estate sector — not including rental and leasing — added more than 18,000 jobs in June, according to the US Department of Labor in a report released Thursday
by Patrick Kearns Jul 2
As aging urban cores get more expensive, a source of affordable housing diminishes
Sam Khater, the chief economist at Freddie Mac, looks at how 'filtering' impacts home prices in cities
by Patrick Kearns Apr 21