First American’s Odeta Kushi writes that the housing market is slowly thawing, though activity remains significantly below pre-pandemic levels.
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Employment Growth Rate Slows; Industry Economists Weigh in on Latest Jobs Data
The pace of employment growth slowed in December to 50,000, in line with the average pace of 49,000 for all of 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
First American: Affordability Improves to Best Level in Three-Plus Years
Cooling home price growth has helped boost affordability to its best level since the summer of 2022, according to First American, Santa Ana, Calif.
Pending Home Sales Increase 3.3% in November
Pending home sales jumped by 3.3% in November, the National Association of Realtors reported.
Industry Briefs, Dec. 16, 2025
Industry news from Rocktop Technologies, Bron, Equifax, ACES Quality Management, First American Data & Analytics, MeridianLink, FirstClose and Stewart Lender Services.
Industry Briefs, Dec. 15, 2025
Industry news from Rocktop Technologies, Bron, Equifax, ACES Quality Management, First American Data & Analytics, MeridianLink, FirstClose and Stewart Lender Services.
Six for 2026: Predicting Next Year’s Housing Market
First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi looks at six dynamics that she says will shape the housing market in 2026.
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.