HOUSING NEWS REPORT
2019 OUTLOOK
2019 Housing Outlook SEVEN ECONOMISTS PREDICT 2019 HOUSING MARKET TRENDS.
by ATTOM Data Solutions
T
he U.S. housing market will continue to face headwinds
THE 7 ECONOMISTS
that likely will grow in strength and number in 2019, according to seven leading housing economists inter- viewed by Housing News Report for our annual housing outlook report. Home affordability challenges exacerbated by rising mortgage rates will slow home price appreciation in 2019 to the low single digits — the most optimistic prediction from the seven economists was a 4.4 percent increase. Meanwhile a slowing econo- my could further weaken demand for housing — although only one econ- omist expects that slowing economy to fall into recession territory in the next two years. We asked each economist seven questions relating to housing trends they expect in 2019. To the right is a list of the economists interviewed along with a table of contents for each question covered. Given the wealth of content provided, for each section we highlight a few key takeaways.
MARK ZANDI chief economist Moody’s Analytics
LAWRENCE YUN chief economist National Association of Realtors
AARON TERRAZAS senior economist Zillow
LEN KIEFER deputy chief economist Freddie Mac
TENDAYI KAPFIDZE chief economist LendingTree
MATTHEW GARDNER senior economist
Windermere Real Estate
DOUG DUNCAN chief economist Fannie Mae
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