The REconomy Podcast

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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.

  1. 1 HR. AGO

    Special 100th Episode – Most Frequently Asked Questions, Favorite Predictions, and a Look Ahead to 2025 - EP 100

    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.

    21 min

  2. SEP 26

    Glimmers of Light Emerge in the Commercial Real Estate Market - EP 99

    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.

    15 min

  3. SEP 12

    Urban Economics 101 - REconomy Summer School - EP 98

    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.

    13 min

  4. AUG 29

    Understanding the Lifecycle of a Mortgage - REconomy Summer School - EP 97

    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.

    12 min

  5. AUG 15

    Cracking the Code of House Prices and Affordability - REconomy Summer School - EP 96

    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.

    15 min

  6. AUG 1

    The Trinity of Commercial Real Estate Returns - REconomy Summer School - EP 95

    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.

    15 min

  7. JUL 18

    What Makes Real Estate “Commercial”? - REconomy Summer School - EP 94

    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.

    14 min

  8. JUL 5

    Homeownership Drivers and Benefits - REconomy Summer School - EP 93

    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.

    15 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    First American
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 First American Financial Corporation and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The REconomy Podcast

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