First American’s Odeta Kushi on how labor, AI and migration will impact the housing market
Economist explains how 7% mortgage rates and lower home price growth are reshaping affordability and mobility
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What real estate agents need to know about the spring housing market
Experts say the challenge for real estate and mortgage professionals is interpreting signals without overreacting to short-term fluctuations.
Title insurance leaders bet on technology, efficiency for 2026 growth
Leading underwriters are focusing on technology, operational efficiency and agent support while preparing for market recovery.
First American’s 2026 housing market forecast points to better affordability
First American’s Odeta Kushi said mortgage rates are expected to remain in the low-6% range, but other factors will lift affordability.
Title insurance premiums rise to $4.5B in Q2
Through the first half of 2025, title premium volume is up 13.2% year-over-year. Insurers have paid $336 million in claims this year.
First American launches monthly rent automated valuation model
The tool provides rental estimates, value ranges and confidence scores for use by real estate professionals and investors.
Tech Pulse: ICE posts strong earnings; bill pushes unconverted crypto in mortgage
A new Senate bill would require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to factor in unconverted cryptocurrency when underwriting mortgages.
First American: Home sales are weaker than they seem
First American’s Mark Fleming said the slowdown is tied to the mortgage rate lock-in effect and older homeowners who choose to age in place.
Federal Reserve stands pat, but still sees rate cuts ahead
The decision was almost universally expected by market observers as the Federal Reserve weighs data that could be pushing the U.S. toward a recession.
Another Fed rate cut is expected Wednesday, but mortgage rates aren’t likely to tumble
Mortgage rates haven’t moved in tandem with recent Fed rate cuts. Don’t expect that pattern to change much after policymakers meet Wednesday.