The housing market shows some signs of improvement, even as overall sales remain below historical norms. Part of that improvement reflects a shift in affordability, First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi writes.
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More ‘For Sale’ Signs Sparks Cautious Optimism for Existing-Home Sales This Year
First American’s Odeta Kushi writes that the housing market is slowly thawing, though activity remains significantly below pre-pandemic levels.
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.
Housing Starts Up in July, Propelled by Multifamily
Privately-owned housing starts in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,428,000, the Census Bureau reported Aug. 19.
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.
Single-Family Housing Starts Dip; Multifamily Starts Jump
Housing starts ticked upward in June, driven by a sharp jump in multifamily starts as single-family starts fell compared to May.
Incentives, Inventory and the Tale of Two Housing Markets
Odeta Kushi, deputy chief economist at First American, looks at new home sales compared to existing home sales.
Housing Starts Plummet to Five-Year Low
Housing starts plummeted 10% in May to their lowest level since 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Wednesday.
Peak Homebody Era is Pummeling the Housing Market
There is a strong relationship between the median length of time people stay in their home and sales activity, First American’s Odeta Kushi writes.