First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi looks at six dynamics that she says will shape the housing market in 2026.
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Industry Briefs, Nov. 24, 2025
Industry news from Rice Park Capital, Rosegate Mortgage, First American Mortgage Solutions, Cloudvirga, Outamation, LenderLogix, nCino, Eastern Bank, Click n’ Close and NewDay USA.
Industry Briefs, Nov. 21, 2025
Industry news from Rice Park Capital, Rosegate Mortgage, First American Mortgage Solutions, Cloudvirga, Outamation, LenderLogix, nCino, Eastern Bank, Click n’ Close and NewDay USA.
Cooling National House Prices Mask Regional Differences, First American Reports
Annual house price appreciation has slowed for 10 consecutive months, but pricing trends vary significantly by region, according to First American Data & Analytics, Santa Ana, Calif.
Pending Home Sales Stabilize in September
Pending home sales showed no change from the prior month in September and fell 0.9% year over year, the National Association of Realtors reported Wednesday.
Affordability’s Slow Comeback
For prospective buyers who have been waiting on the sidelines, the housing market is finally starting to listen, First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming writes.
Pending Home Sales Dip 0.4% in July
Pending home sales decreased by 0.4% in July but are up 0.7% compared to a year ago, the National Association of Realtors reported.
Setting the Stage for a New Real Estate Cycle
First American deputy chief economist Odeta Kushi says the housing market may be on a slow, steady march toward balance.
A ‘No-Bust’ Scenario for National House Prices
Not every housing boom ends in a housing bust, First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi writes.
Housing Cost Burden Reaches Decade-Long Peak, Squeezing Those Starting Out and Those Staying Put
Affordability pressures are especially concentrated among those just starting out and those trying to remain in their homes later in life, First American’s Sam Williamson writes.