Forecast & Outlook
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Forecast | October 23, 2017
Hurricane Season Puts Pressure on Housing
As the country recovers from the impact of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, we expect economic activity to bounce back in the longer term despite the... More
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Forecast | September 21, 2017
Looking Ahead to 2018
The economic environment remains favorable for housing and mortgage markets. More
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Forecast | August 17, 2017
How Cash Sales Affect Mortgage Originations
The macroeconomic outlook remains remarkably stable. Real GDP grew 2.6 percent (SAAR) in the second quarter, but that jump in growth just compensated for the... More
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Forecast | July 27, 2017
What is Causing the Lean Inventory of Houses?
We're halfway through 2017 and macroeconomic conditions are essentially unchanged from the last couple of years. More
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Multifamily Outlook | July 26, 2017
Multifamily 2017 Mid-year Outlook
As expected, the multifamily market remained strong in the first half of 2017 as it continued to moderate from the cyclical peak. More
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Forecast | June 23, 2017
Housing Remains a Bright Spot for Economy
The economic picture remains much the same as in recent years. After revisions to consumer spending, real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the first quarter... More