72 episodes

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.

The REconomy Podcast First American

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    • 4.8 • 39 Ratings

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.

    Should You Rent or Buy a Home Right Now? - EP 72

    Should You Rent or Buy a Home Right Now? - EP 72

    In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi examine the timeless, yet extremely timely question – to be or not to be a homeowner?

    • 13 min
    Breaking Down the Mortgage Rate Spread and What it Means for Mortgage Rate Trends - EP 71

    Breaking Down the Mortgage Rate Spread and What it Means for Mortgage Rate Trends - EP 71

    In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi examine why mortgage rates have drifted higher by breaking down the components of the spread between the average 30-year, fixed mortgage rate and the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield, explaining how each component is contributing to rising mortgage rates.

    • 16 min
    Why U.S. Homeowners Have a Big Advantage in a Rising Mortgage Rate Environment - EP 70

    Why U.S. Homeowners Have a Big Advantage in a Rising Mortgage Rate Environment - EP 70

    In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi examine how mortgage loan products are structured in other countries and compare them to the prevailing mortgage loan product in the U.S. – the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage.

    • 14 min
    What is a Housing Recession and is the U.S. in One Now? (Part 2) - EP 69

    What is a Housing Recession and is the U.S. in One Now? (Part 2) - EP 69

    In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi share their new housing recession model that provides a data-driven definition of a housing recession, look back at the history of housing recessions, and discuss whether or not we’re in a housing recession today.

    • 12 min
    The Dynamics Re-Shaping Commercial Real Estate – The Business of Space - EP 68

    The Dynamics Re-Shaping Commercial Real Estate – The Business of Space - EP 68

    In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Senior Commercial Real Estate Economist Xander Snyder discuss the commercial real estate market, explaining the dynamics that are fundamentally re-shaping the ‘business of space.’

    • 13 min
    Why it Matters That Millennials Have Closed the Homeownership Gap - EP 67

    Why it Matters That Millennials Have Closed the Homeownership Gap - EP 67

    In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi discuss explain the history of homeownership in the U.S., the impact of homeownership on wealth creation, and current demographic-driven trends influencing homeownership and the housing market.  

    • 15 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
39 Ratings

39 Ratings

NorCA Underwriter ,

Great resource!

REconomy is always timely in discussion of current market trends and always in an easily understandable format - I highly recommend to anyone wanting to know what’s going on in the real estate market.

socialsci ,

Best podcast on housing and the economy

Odeta and Mark break down complicated economics concepts and keep it interesting while they’re at it! They apply economic theories and approaches in compelling ways to explain real estate markets and other related current events. Highly recommend this podcast! The hosts are knowledgeable, well-spoken, and fun to listen to.

retta ,

Making economics simple!

I love to learn from Odeta and Mark because they break complicated matters into simple terms that anyone can understand. I always look forward to hearing from them at conferences so what a delight to get their timely podcast! Listen up people......all the housing ebbs and flows right here!

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