Housing and Economic Research
Original research and analysis on housing trends, the economy and the mortgage market
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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
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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