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Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?

Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?

by Phil Hall | Mar 30, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A new data report from First American Financial Corp. (NYSE: FAF) has determined homeownership affordability is near a four-year high, although current economic tumult may create a new wave of problems. “Affordability began 2026 on its strongest footing since August...
Report: National House Prices Nearly Unchanged in 2025

Report: National House Prices Nearly Unchanged in 2025

by Phil Hall | Jan 20, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A new report from First American Data & Analytics, a division of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), showed home price acceleration came to a near halt during 2025. The company’s December 2025 Home Price Index found a -0.2% change from November...
First American Promoted CFO Mark E. Seaton to CEO

First American Promoted CFO Mark E. Seaton to CEO

by Phil Hall | Apr 15, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF) has promoted Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Mark E. Seaton to CEO. Seaton replaces Kenneth DeGiorgio, who departed the company after news broke that he was arrested in Puerto Rico for choking a passenger who insulted his...
Housing Economists Offer Mixed Views of Latest Jobs Report

Housing Economists Offer Mixed Views of Latest Jobs Report

by Phil Hall | Jun 7, 2024 | Industry Updates, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Housing industry economists had mixed views of today’s data report from the U.S. Department of Labor that found the economy added more jobs than anticipated. During May, nonfarm payrolls expanded by 272,000, up from 165,000 in April and higher than a Dow Jones...
Mother Lode Holding Co. Acquires Wisconsin Title Service Co.

Mother Lode Holding Co. Acquires Wisconsin Title Service Co.

by Phil Hall | May 13, 2024 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Mother Lode Holding Co., a California-based provider of title insurance, underwriting and escrow services for residential and commercial real estate transactions and a subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), has acquired Wisconsin Title Service...
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