Tag Archives: First American

Chief Economist says the surge in defect, fraud, and misrepresentation risk in loan applications has come to a halt—except for in the areas impacted by recent natural disasters.

The market for existing-home sales continues to underperform, with the potential gap broadening as first-time homebuyers navigate supply shortages and struggle with affordability.

A new Leading Markets Index report shows nationwide growth in Q3 2017, but single-family housing permits continue to struggle. Leading the way are three Texas metros, with areas in the South close behind...

Earlier this week the homebuilder announced it was merging with CalAtlantic group—a transaction valued at $9.3 billion. Lennar says this move will have rippling benefits for the market at large.

In what might seem contrary to reduced figures on existing-homes for sale for August, the most recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau on housing start for the month points toward optimism in the housing market.

Real house prices—which account for “house-buying power” and affordability—dropped 1.3 percent in June, but are still up nearly 10 percent since this time last year. What will the rest of the year look like for the market?

Although society continues to progress towards non-traditional lifestyle changes, homeownership remains an important component of the American Dream. However, the homeownership rate continues to decline. So what’s in ...

Loan defects are on the rise—and have been for seven months running. Can you guess which state comes with the highest risk?

With rising home prices and inventory shortages, it’s a surprise that more people aren’t selling their homes. One economist has an unlikely answer to this question…

A new study reveals the biggest influencers of tomorrow’s housing market. Can they improve homeownership rates?