Tagged: First American Financial Corp.

Home Prices Surge For Eighth Consecutive Month, Setting New Records

First American Data & Analytics cites rising mortgage rates and restricted supply as driving forces; First-time homebuyers face the brunt of the surge.

Analysis and Data
Sep 19, 2023
Rising Mortgage Rates Amplify Housing Recession Concerns

First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming underscores the market's sensitivity to rate fluctuations, drawing parallels with the Global Financial Crisis and emphasizing the need for rate stability for a recovery.

Analysis and Data
Sep 18, 2023
Will the Mortgage Rate Spread Narrow or Not? That is the Question

Shifts in primary, secondary, and demand components of mortgage spreads challenge affordability; analysts predict rates may stabilize between 6.5-7.5% for the year.

Analysis and Data
Opinion
Sep 13, 2023
First American RHPI: Surge In House Prices, Mortgage Rates Dampen Affordability in June

Consumer house-buying power decreases amidst rising rates, uncertain outlook.

Analysis and Data
Aug 28, 2023
Economist — Worst Of Housing Recession May Be Behind Us

Double-dip recession included both existing- and new-home markets.

Analysis and Data
Aug 02, 2023
Analysis and Data
Jul 31, 2023
First American: Existing-Home Sales May Have Hit Bottom

Potential Home Sales Model suggests sales pace will begin to settle into a new normal.

Analysis and Data
Jul 19, 2023
Housing Starts Plunged 8% In June

Decline a surprise following report of growth in builder confidence.

Analysis and Data
Jul 19, 2023
First American Financial Welcomes Tech Veteran New CTO

Jody Mulkey Previously Worked At GoodRX and Ticketmaster

People On The Move
Jul 06, 2023
First American: Home Prices Remain Resilient

Historical data shows that a relationship between prices and mortgage rates is not straightforward.

Analysis and Data
Jun 26, 2023