
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.
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Nov 3, 2020 • 17min
Housing Affordability in the COVID Era - Ep 02
In this episode of the REconomy podcast from First American, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi break down housing affordability trends, discuss the economic forces that influence house-buying power and explain why housing is actually more affordable today, even amid the pandemic, than it was at the peak of the housing bubble.

Oct 9, 2020 • 24min
Welcome to the REconomy Podcast - Ep 01
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the REconomy podcast from First American. In this episode, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi discuss the economic forces influencing housing supply, affordability, the impact of historically low interest rates, and how the COVID-19 pandemic is shaping demand for housing.
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