Episodes

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.

Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Why Rent Growth Has Likely Peaked and What that Means for the Housing Market - EP 50
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi explain the economic forces driving rent growth, why rent growth is likely decelerating, and the implications for the real estate investors and the housing market.

Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Three Spooky Facts about the Housing Market - EP 49
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi delve into three spooky facts about the housing market and explain whether they are more trick or treat.

Thursday Oct 06, 2022
How Remote Work Influences Residential and Commercial Real Estate Demand - EP 48
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi explain how working from home contributed to the pandemic-era real estate boom and why the prevalence of remote work may still sway residential and commercial real estate demand.

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.