Housing and Economic Research
Original research and analysis on housing trends, the economy and the mortgage market
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Forecast | January 30, 2017
Grappling with Uncertainty
The U.S. economy is now in its eighth year of expansion and the housing market is coming off its best year in a decade. Prospects remain good for future growth. More
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Forecast | December 20, 2016
After housing's best year in a decade, what's next?
The year is drawing to a close and it is time to take stock of where housing and mortgage markets have been and where they likely are headed. More
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Forecast | November 30, 2016
Interest Rates Headed Higher. What that Means for Housing.
Interest rates surged higher over the past two weeks following the U.S. presidential election. The 10-year Treasury closed at 2.35 percent on November 18, 2016, up over 50... More
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Insight | November 16, 2016
Three Trends That Are Shaping the Future of Housing
Three long-standing trends ones that have been building quietly over decades ultimately will have more influence on housing than the week-to-week oscillations of... More
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Consumer Research | November 15, 2016
Renters Say Cost of Utilities is More Concerning Than Rent Itself
More renters are worried about rising utility bills than rising rents and nearly half of renters surveyed say they are willing to pay more for rental properties with cost-saving water and... More
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Forecast | October 20, 2016
We've Been Here Before
Economic growth is bouncing back from a weak first half, the labor market is holding steady with low unemployment and modest wage gains. And Fed watchers are coming to... More