Housing and Economic Research
Original research and analysis on housing trends, the economy and the mortgage market
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Forecast | January 18, 2018
Maintaining Momentum: 2018 and Beyond
Starting off the year, things are looking pretty good for the U.S. economy and housing markets. Mortgage rates are low, economic growth has accelerated in recent... More
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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