Housing and Economic Research
Original research and analysis on housing trends, the economy and the mortgage market
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Insight | December 4, 2017
A Logical Next Step in Mortgage Finance
September 2008 was an eventful month. Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley converted to bank holding companies to... More
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Forecast | November 20, 2017
Recap of 2017: The Best Year in a Decade
Macroeconomic conditions remained favorable for housing and mortgage markets in 2017. Despite challenges, the housing markets remain on track for... More
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Insight | November 9, 2017
The "B" Word: Can We Spot the Next House Price Bubble?
"Are we in a house price bubble?" That's generally the first question I get after every presentation I make these days. More
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Insight | November 3, 2017
Rental Affordability: A Gap Widening to a Chasm
Are the reports of an affordability crisis in rental housing true? A first-of-its-kind study from Freddie Mac Multifamily revealed a number of concerning facts. More
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Consumer Research | November 3, 2017
Renters See Affordability in Apartment Living
Affordability and changing attitudes towards renting are playing a significant role in the growing demand for rental housing, according to the latest edition of... More
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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