”The rapid increase in prices during the COVID-19 pandemic caused many U.S. housing markets to reach completely unaffordable levels for potential local homebuyers,” said Selma Hepp CoreLogic’s Interim Lead, Deputy Chief Economist.
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Freddie Mac Forecasts Originations for 2019
A strong refinance market is expected to drive mortgage originations to more than $2 trillion. But what are the GSEs’ thoughts on housing?
Read More »Former Flagstar SVP Hired as VP and Chief Economist for Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac recently announced that Sean Becketti, an executive with broad experience in the private sector, government, and academia was selected to be VP and chief economist for the GSE, according to a press release. In his role as chief economist, he will be expected to lead a team that forecasts mortgage and housing market trends and conducts analysis and research on economic and policy issues affecting Freddie Mac.
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