Housing and Economic Research
Original research and analysis on housing trends, the economy and the mortgage market
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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
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Insight | October 12, 2016
Why are the Experts Pessimistic About the Future of Homeownership?
The national homeownership rate has been declining for over a decade. According to the experts, we can expect further declines. More
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Forecast | September 20, 2016
Mortgage Originations Poised to Surge
Even as housing market activity begins its seasonal cooldown, our forecast for the best year in total home sales since 2006 looks increasingly on the mark. More
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Forecast | August 15, 2016
The Return of the $2 Trillion Mortgage Market
For the first time since 2012, mortgage originations are forecasted to top $2 trillion in 2016. Here's why. More
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Insight | July 19, 2016
Fun After Fifty
According to the common wisdom, Baby Boomers like Peter Pan refuse to grow older. Instead of retiring, they launch second and third careers. More
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Forecast | July 12, 2016
Despite Global Risks, U.S. Housing Markets Remains Stalwart
With the U.K.'s decision to exit from the European Union, global risks increased substantially leading us to revise our views for the remainder of 2016 and all of 2017. More