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  • Forecast | September 24, 2018

    Economic Growth Quickens in the Second Quarter

    Even with slightly improving inventory conditions and relenting home price pressures, home sales this year are now expected to come in just below last year's level. More

    Economic Growth Quickens in the Second Quarter
  • Forecast | August 27, 2018

    Strong Economic Growth Despite Weaker Housing Market Activity

    The U.S. economy accelerated in the second quarter of 2018, with real GDP growth at 4.1 percent, which was the strongest quarterly growth rate since the third quarter of 2014. More

    Strong Economic Growth Despite Weaker Housing Market Activity
  • Multifamily Outlook | August 17, 2018

    Multifamily 2018 Mid-Year Outlook

    Performance in the multifamily market remained healthy in the first half of 2018, and is expected to continue throughout the second half of 2018 and into 2019, but with continued moderation from the prior few years. More

    Multifamily 2018 Mid-Year Outlook
  • Forecast | July 23, 2018

    Economic Growth Moderates in Early 2018; Labor Market Continues to Be Strong

    Exceptionally low housing supply and weaker affordability slowed the housing market in the first half of 2018, but total sales activity should still slightly top year-ago levels. More

    Economic Growth Moderates in Early 2018; Labor Market Continues to Be Strong
  • Forecast | June 21, 2018

    Tight Labor Market Prevails Despite Moderate GDP Growth

    This year's hike in mortgage rates is not having a large impact on homebuyer demand or sales, but its effect on refinancing activity will likely keep total mortgage loan originations slightly down this year. More

    Tight Labor Market Prevails Despite Moderate GDP Growth
  • Forecast | May 24, 2018

    Housing Demand Holding Steady Amidst Rising Mortgage and Home Prices

    Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 2.3 percent in the first quarter of 2018, down from 2.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017. More

    Housing Demand Holding Steady Amidst Rising Mortgage and Home Prices

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