Outlook | Aug 17, 2017
How Cash Sales Affect Mortgage Originations
The macroeconomic outlook remains remarkably stable. Real GDP grew 2.6 percent (SAAR) in the second quarter, but that jump in growth just compensated for the...
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Outlook | Jul 27, 2017
What is Causing the Lean Inventory of Houses?
We're halfway through 2017 and macroeconomic conditions are essentially unchanged from the last couple of years. More
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Multifamily Outlook | Jul 26, 2017
Multifamily 2017 Mid-year Outlook
As expected, the multifamily market remained strong in the first half of 2017 as it continued to moderate from the cyclical peak. More
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Insight | Jul 19, 2017
If Housing Is So Affordable, Why Doesn't It Feel That Way?
Don't take my word for it. The Housing Affordability Index (HAI) developed by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and published on the HUD website backs me up... More
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Insight | Jun 27, 2017
Will the Hispanic Homeownership Gap Persist?
This is the American story. A wave of immigrants arrives in the U.S. Perhaps they're escaping religious or political persecution. Perhaps a drought or famine has driven... More
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Outlook | Jun 23, 2017
Housing Remains a Bright Spot for Economy
The economic picture remains much the same as in recent years. After revisions to consumer spending, real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the first quarter... More
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