Forecast & Outlook
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Forecast | June 21, 2018
Tight Labor Market Prevails Despite Moderate GDP Growth
This year's hike in mortgage rates is not having a large impact on homebuyer demand or sales, but its effect on refinancing activity will likely keep total mortgage loan originations slightly down this year. More
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Forecast | May 24, 2018
Housing Demand Holding Steady Amidst Rising Mortgage and Home Prices
Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 2.3 percent in the first quarter of 2018, down from 2.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017. More
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Forecast | April 23, 2018
Nothing Draws a Crowd Like a Crowd: The Outlook for Home Sales
The U.S. economy posted strong growth with fourth quarter 2017 Real Gross Domestic Product (real GDP) growth revised upwards to 2.9 percent. More
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Forecast | March 22, 2018
Home Price Appreciation: Winners and Losers
U.S. economic fundamentals remain robust. Nonfarm payrolls increased 313,000 month-over-month in the latest employment report, more than 80,000... More
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Forecast | February 27, 2018
Will the New Tax Bill Dampen the Industry?
Mortgage rates entered 2018 below four percent for the 30-year fixed rate mortgage, but have been surging through the first two months of this year, following... More
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Multifamily Outlook | January 24, 2018
Multifamily 2018 Outlook
Performance in the multifamily market remained healthy in 2017. Strength in the multifamily market is expected to continue into 2018, but with slight moderation. More