Housing and Economic Research
Original research and analysis on housing trends, the economy and the mortgage market
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Forecast | April 22, 2016
Economic outlook darkens, but housing remains bright spot
Recent data darkened the growth outlook for the first quarter of 2016. However, despite the disappointing economic reports, we still forecast housing to maintain its momentum in 2016. More
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Insight | March 31, 2016
Improving America's housing stock one loan at a time
Home improvement spending keeps the U.S. housing stock up-to-date and adequate to the needs of a changing population. More
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Forecast | March 31, 2016
Housing will have its best year in a decade
This year is shaping up to be the best year for housing in a decade Home sales, construction housing starts and house prices are set to reach decade-level highs. More
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Consumer Research | March 17, 2016
Which is More Affordable: Renting or Homeownership?
Despite rent increases and feeling burdened by finances, seven in ten renters currently feel renting is a more affordable choice than homeownership. Even among those who plan to... More
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Forecast | February 29, 2016
Slower Growth and Lower Mortgage Rates
The pace of growth in the U.S. slowed to a crawl in the last quarter of the year, raising questions about how much life is left in this aging expansion. More
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Insight | February 29, 2016
Knowledge Is Good
The opening shots of the 1978 film Animal House show idyllic scenes of the fictional Faber College. At one point, the camera zooms in on a statue of Emil Faber, the founder of the college. More