Housing and Economic Research
Original research and analysis on housing trends, the economy and the mortgage market
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Forecast | February 27, 2018
Will the New Tax Bill Dampen the Industry?
Mortgage rates entered 2018 below four percent for the 30-year fixed rate mortgage, but have been surging through the first two months of this year, following... More
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Insight | February 23, 2018
Nowhere to go but up? How increasing mortgage rates could affect housing
We're in an era of historically low mortgage interest rates and the expectation is that interest rates have nowhere to go but up. But how quickly will rates increase and... More
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Multifamily Outlook | January 24, 2018
Multifamily 2018 Outlook
Performance in the multifamily market remained healthy in 2017. Strength in the multifamily market is expected to continue into 2018, but with slight moderation. More
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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