Housing and Economic Research
Original research and analysis on housing trends, the economy and the mortgage market
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Forecast | October 21, 2022
Quarterly Forecast: Rapidly Rising Rates & Declining Demand Driving a Housing Market Slowdown
Mortgage interest rates have increased at the fastest rate since the early 1980s. The increase in rates has been driven by a general increase in interest rates throughout the economy, which in turn have been primarily driven by inflation. More
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Research Brief | October 5, 2022
Homeowners Are Growing More Concerned about the Effects of Severe Weather
Severe weather-related events have outsized potential to affect a homeowner’s livelihood and the livability of their home. More
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Research Brief | September 28, 2022
Among Aging Adults, Inequalities Affect Long-Term Financial Outlook
Many adults age 55 and older live in a healthy financial situation and are confident about the future. However, inequalities exist for renters and non-White adults. More
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Research Brief | September 21, 2022
Housing Sentiment in the Third Quarter of 2022
In the third quarter of 2022, consumer’s confidence in the housing market and their likelihood to buy or refinance a home declined. More
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Research Brief | September 8, 2022
Co-Borrowing Is on the Rise for First-Time Homebuyers
An increasing percentage of young first-time homebuyers are relying on support from older generations, including their parents, to afford a home. More
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Research Brief | August 22, 2022
How Higher Prices Have Changed Housing Costs, Consumer Spending Plans
In the past 12 months, rising inflation has impacted consumers’ household spending, rent prices and future financial plans. More