
The REconomy Podcast
First American’s economic podcast examining the forces that influence real estate, housing and affordability, featuring First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming, Ph.D. and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi.
Latest episodes

Feb 1, 2024 • 15min
Are an Economic Soft Landing and Housing Market Recovery on the Horizon? - EP 82
In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi examine declining recession risk, the increasing likelihood of an economic ‘soft landing,’ and the budding housing market recovery.

Jan 19, 2024 • 15min
Is the Housing Market Poised to Rebound in 2024? - EP 81
In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi break down their 2024 housing market forecast, explaining why the housing market may be poised for a rebound.

Jan 11, 2024 • 23min
Answering Your Top Questions on Real Estate Economics (Part 3) - EP 80
The podcast dives into migration patterns impacting real estate markets, with Sun Belt cities growing while expensive coastal cities experience out-migration. Topics include high mortgage rates, leveraging equity, office debt risks, recession risk perceptions, builder sentiment, comparing renting to homeownership costs, and the financial benefits of owning over renting.

Jan 4, 2024 • 26min
Answering Your Top Questions on Real Estate Economics (Part 2) - EP 79
Economists discuss personal savings, unemployment, and fiscal stimulus. Consumer debt, demographics, and future economic impact. Real estate refinancing challenges, rising rates, and neutral rates. Remote work's lasting effect on housing demand and population shifts. Analysis of current house price trends and geographic variances.

Dec 14, 2023 • 22min
Tackling the Most Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Economic Trends Currently Impacting Real Estate (Part 1) - EP 78
Economists discuss the impact of federal funds rate on mortgage rates and analyze the correlation between 10-year yields and mortgage rates. They explore shelter inflation, predict future mortgage rates and multifamily rents, and compare current economic trends to the 80s.

Nov 22, 2023 • 15min
Giving Thanks to Homeownership and its Wealth-Generating Benefits - EP 77
In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi dig into recently released Survey of Consumer Finance data with Economist Ksenia Potapov to explain why they’re thankful for homeownership and its wealth-generating benefits.

Nov 9, 2023 • 15min
Will Industrial Properties Remain a Bright Spot in Commercial Real Estate? - EP 76
In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi discuss the outlook for one of the relative bright spots in the commercial real estate economy – industrial real estate – with Senior Commercial Real Estate Economist Xander Snyder.

Oct 26, 2023 • 13min
Why the 1980s Offers the Best Comp for Today’s Housing Market - EP 75
In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi compare the dynamics of today’s challenging housing market with the housing market crash of the mid-to-late 2000s and the housing market of the early 1980s.

Oct 12, 2023 • 13min
Why are Property Insurance Costs Soaring? - EP 74
In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi and Senior Commercial Real Estate Economist Xander Snyder discuss the dynamics fueling the dramatic increase in property insurance premiums and how soaring property insurance costs may impact residential and commercial real estate markets.

Sep 28, 2023 • 14min
How ‘the Force’ of Demographic Trends will Impact the Housing Market - EP 73
In this episode of The REconomy Podcast™ from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Economist Ksenia Potapov discuss how demographic forces can influence both home-buying demand and supply as millennials and Baby Boomers age into important phases of life that will impact the housing market.
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