Episodes

6 days ago
6 days ago
In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi discuss home price trends nationally and at the market level, examining why house prices in some markets are more resilient than others as house prices adjust to higher mortgage rates.

Thursday Mar 09, 2023
What is a Housing Recession and is the U.S. in One Now? (Part 1) - EP 59
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi discuss how to define the term ‘housing recession’ and try to determine whether or not the U.S. housing market is currently in a housing recession.

Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi discuss how office space utilization has shifted during and after the pandemic, and what that means for office space supply in the near future with special guest Senior Commercial Real Estate Economist Xander Snyder.

Friday Feb 10, 2023
Why is a 2% Inflation Rate So Important to the Federal Reserve? - EP 57
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Friday Feb 10, 2023
In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi discuss the origin of the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation rate target and explain how the Fed influences the economy to achieve its dual mandate of maximum employment and price stability.

Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Is the New-Home Market Over-Supplied? - EP 56
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi explain why new homes are making up a growing share of the overall supply of available homes for sale in the U.S. and what that means for the housing market in 2023.

Thursday Jan 12, 2023
What Will it Take for the Housing Market to Rebalance? - EP 55
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi examine house price trends, mortgage rate fluctuations and housing supply levels for insight into what it may take for the housing market to adjust to a more balanced and a more affordable level.

Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Lemons and the Economic Theory Behind Insurance - EP 54
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi explain the connection between lemons and the economic theory behind insurance.

Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Three Scenarios for the 2023 Housing Market - EP 53
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi share their outlook for 2023, outlining three potential scenarios for the housing market in the year ahead.

Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Three Trends to be Thankful for in the Economy and Housing Market - EP 52
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi share examine three trends they are thankful for in the broader economy and housing market.

Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Has the Federal Reserve’s Fight Against Inflation Peaked? - EP 51
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi break down the Federal Reserve’s efforts to rein in inflation by raising the federal funds rate and tightening monetary policy and whether or not the Fed’s rate increases have peaked.

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.