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CoreLogic’s Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) employs some of the brightest minds and most often quoted professionals in the housing ecosystem, including Molly Boesel, Selma Hepp and other experts who know how to best interpret data trends and tell you what they mean. The OCE authors CoreLogic’s regular monthly economic reports: The Home Price Index (HPI), the Loan Performance Index (LPI), the Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI) and the S&P Case-Shiller Index (CSI). Our economists also routinely weigh in on other key housing topics on our blog, podcasts and videos. Read previous blog posts from CoreLogic's economists.
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February 7, 2023

U.S. Home Price Insights – February 2023

U.S. home prices continued to slow on a year-over-year basis in December 2022, moving down to 6.9%.

January 18, 2023

Serious Delinquency Rates for All Mortgage Loan Types Continue to Fall

The nation’s overall mortgage delinquency rates have improved significantly over the last year, according to the latest CoreLogic Loan Performance Insights Report

January 10, 2023

Is the Pandemic-Induced Move to the Suburbs Over?

Americans showed an increased preference for buying homes in suburban areas during the height of the pandemic, but that trend could now be shifting.

January 5, 2023

Looking Back on 2022: Key Housing Market Takeaways

Read CoreLogic's year-end wrap-up for a high-level overview of major home price and housing market trends.

December 28, 2022

Millennial Homebuyers’ Share Continues to Rise in 2022

In addition to younger Millennials, Gen Z members are also likely to fuel the demand for housing over the next couple of years, especially if affordability improves.

December 8, 2022

The New Normal? Single-Family Investor Activity Remains Steady in Q3

The share of single-family homes purchased by investors rose every month in Q3 to reach 26% in September.

December 7, 2022

Quick Take: Appraisal Gap Normalizes Amid a Cooling Housing Market

Since May 2022, the appraisal gap has seen a precipitous decline at the same time that higher mortgage rates are squeezing buyers.

November 23, 2022

Why Is the US Not Experiencing the Price Declines Seen in Other Cou...

Following an unprecedented boom in global housing prices, countries are experiencing pricing corrections.

November 9, 2022

Higher Mortgage Rates Lead to Strong Lock-In Effect

With current mortgage rates at over 6%, the vast majority (99%) of outstanding mortgage debt has a lower mortgage rate locked in.

November 7, 2022

Does the Housing Recession Tell Us Anything About the Prospects of ...

Housing declines are historically a harbinger for recessions, but does this mean that it a recession is imminent?

November 3, 2022

How Much Did US Home Prices Actually Fall in July?

Home price appreciation dropped in July for the first time since December 2018, ending a 40-month streak of growth.

October 14, 2022

The Return of Home Equity Line of Credit Activity

Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans are gaining popularity as homeowners seek to tap their accumulated equity.