Episodes
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
The Mysterious Metric that Moves Mortgage Rates - EP 102
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi discuss the mysterious metric that moves mortgage rates – the neutral rate of interest – and what it is signaling for the housing market heading into 2025.
Friday Oct 25, 2024
The Housing Supply Crisis – Why Can’t We Build More Homes? - EP 101
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Friday Oct 25, 2024
In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi examine the history of homebuilding and the dynamics that have fueled our chronic housing supply crisis and explain the daunting challenges homebuilders face in trying to meet the demand for housing.
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
In this special 100th episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi gather the entire First American Economics team to address some of their most frequently asked questions about real estate, housing and affordability, recap some of their favorite predictions, and look ahead to what 2025 may bring.
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Glimmers of Light Emerge in the Commercial Real Estate Market - EP 99
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Senior Commercial Economist Xander Snyder explain why there are some glimmers of light in the commercial real estate market for the first time since 2022.
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Urban Economics 101 - REconomy Summer School - EP 98
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, the seventh and final episode in the Summer School series, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi delve into urban economics, from zoning regulations to land use patterns, examining the dynamics of monocentric and polycentric cities, while exploring the potential impact of remote work on traditional urban models.
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Understanding the Lifecycle of a Mortgage - REconomy Summer School - EP 97
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, the sixth in the “Summer School” series, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi trace the journey of mortgages, shedding light on how the U.S. stands out with its 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage, while exploring how this unique loan product shapes the accessibility and stability of the nation’s housing market.
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Cracking the Code of House Prices and Affordability - REconomy Summer School - EP 96
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, the fifth in the “Summer School” series, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi dissect the various methodologies for measuring housing affordability and discuss why traditional measures often get it wrong.
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
The Trinity of Commercial Real Estate Returns - REconomy Summer School - EP 95
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi explore capitalization rates – what they are, how they work, and why they matter – with Senior Commercial Economist Xander Snyder in the fourth episode of The REconomy Podcast Summer School series.
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
What Makes Real Estate “Commercial”? - REconomy Summer School - EP 94
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi continue the REconomy “Summer School” series, discussing what makes real estate “commercial” with Senior Economist Xander Snyder.
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Homeownership Drivers and Benefits - REconomy Summer School - EP 93
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi continue the REconomy “Summer School” series, breaking down the fundamental drivers and benefits of homeownership and explaining how these dynamics are playing out in today’s housing market.
The REconomy Podcast™
First American’s podcast examining the economic forces that influence real estate, housing and affordability, featuring First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming, Ph.D. and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi.