The economy impacts every business sector involved in the real estate transaction. That is why October Research was pleased to welcome Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Chief Economist Michael Fratantoni to kick off the 2025 Economic Outlook Series.
With a wealth of experience following the U.S. housing market and national economy, Fratantoni offered a concise yet comprehensive perspective on the trends that matter most to professionals in the mortgage lending and servicing space.
The market seems poised for growth and stability on the horizon with more new housing units expected to hit the market and more Baby Boomers expected to show a willingness to move as part of what he referred to as a “silver tsunami” or “silver glacier” in the years ahead.
“I think the net increase in inventory that we’re seeing from builders and this fading of the lock-in effect is going to be notable and noticeable in that we are going to see decelerating home price growth,” Fratantoni said during the webinar.
In a span of 30 minutes, Fratantoni touched on what professionals can expect to see with interest rates, home prices, housing inventory and tax policy, as well as how each of these factors could impact buyers, sellers and the industry as a whole.
Watch and listen to a replay of webinar, entitled Economic Outlook: Navigating Trends and Opportunities, accessible here.