Forecast & Outlook
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Forecast | January 18, 2018
Maintaining Momentum: 2018 and Beyond
Starting off the year, things are looking pretty good for the U.S. economy and housing markets. Mortgage rates are low, economic growth has accelerated in recent... More
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Forecast | November 20, 2017
Recap of 2017: The Best Year in a Decade
Macroeconomic conditions remained favorable for housing and mortgage markets in 2017. Despite challenges, the housing markets remain on track for... More
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Forecast | October 23, 2017
Hurricane Season Puts Pressure on Housing
As the country recovers from the impact of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, we expect economic activity to bounce back in the longer term despite the... More
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Forecast | September 21, 2017
Looking Ahead to 2018
The economic environment remains favorable for housing and mortgage markets. More
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Forecast | August 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... More
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Forecast | July 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