Kushi previously served as senior economist, helping First American’s Economics team research, create and publish perspectives on the housing market.
Read More »Good News for First-time Homebuyers
The latest data reflecting a strong labor market despite the prolonged government shutdown could mean good news for housing. Here’s what experts had to say about how the industry could benefit from a tight jobs market.
Read More »Loan Application Defect Risk Surges
An economist analyzes the reasons behind the volatile defect risk rates toward the end of last year and the possibilities of a stabilized market environment in 2019. Here’s what he had to say.
Read More »Fair Weather for Homebuyers?
A new report looks at the factors that are pointing towards a shift in the homebuying market, especially in these six cities.
Read More »Fits and Starts in Residential Homebuilding
While housing starts have been on the upswing, according to the latest Census Bureau data, experts weigh in on how they see 2019 playing out for home building permits and completions.
Read More »Home Sales vs. Mortgage Rates
A report looked at potential home sales amid rising mortgage rates and its impact on first-time homebuyers in today’s housing market. Here’s what it found.
Read More »Examining Connections Between Wildfires and Fraud
How do natural disasters alter the rate of defect risk? A report examines the frequency of defects, fraudulence, and misrepresentation in mortgage loan applications.
Read More »Why Real Estate Professionals Are Embracing Fintech
Fintech is securing collaboration between all parties in a real estate transaction. A report finds out how ...
Read More »The Three Factors Driving Housing Affordability
A report reveals the three key factors responsible for rising home price appreciation and a reduction in affordability in several areas across the nation.
Read More »Bridging the Performance Gap
A report looks at factors that are contributing to the decline in the market for existing-home sales.
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