Forecast & Outlook
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Forecast | April 23, 2018
Nothing Draws a Crowd Like a Crowd: The Outlook for Home Sales
The U.S. economy posted strong growth with fourth quarter 2017 Real Gross Domestic Product (real GDP) growth revised upwards to 2.9 percent. More