Odeta Kushi
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Deputy Chief Economist @firstam | Real Estate & Housing Finance | Data + Econ + Housing | Co-host of REconomy Podcast | Albanian-American | Views are my own
Washington, DC
Joined July 2009
The latest REconomy episode pulls from a classic 1970's claymation film in order to…unpack the Fed's upcoming rate decision, one of the trickiest it will face in recent memory. You might be asking yourself - how in the world are these two things related? Well, you'll have to
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How are you feeling about 2026? In a webinar I gave yesterday, I asked this question of a group of CRE professionals of different varieties, and 59% that were hopeful or some version of optimistic about next year. Less than half were concerned or despondent.
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Will Housing Affordability Improve in 2026? Check out our latest blog for more. https://t.co/FnQnOglaLT
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Where is data center development happening in PA? Why has it become such an attractive alternative to other well-known locations like Northern Virginia and Texas? Take a look at this interview with @FirstAmNCS' local expert on the ground to learn more. https://t.co/K5ojneouOL
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Explore the rapid rise of data centers in Pennsylvania as Senior Economist Xander Snyder and Annemarie Caruso break down the economic drivers, policy shifts, energy demands, and infrastructure...
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After a delayed start, younger home buyers are gaining ground. Millennials are converting rising earnings and family formation into purchases in their 30s, reaching parity with Gen X by their early forties and poised to modestly surpass them. https://t.co/5eDH36Or8e
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Excited to share a byline with Julie Baird in Commercial Property Executive on how changes in interest rates impact 1031 exchanges. https://t.co/Y75yrTvMhY
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What the current environment could mean for your next transaction.
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In this episode the #REconomy podcast, we carve up the 2025 housing market trends we’re thankful for. From easing rates & improving affordability to growing inventory & demographic tailwinds, we highlight ‘grateful 8’ reasons for housing market optimism. https://t.co/Vtdm7RLSFH
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In this Thanksgiving REconomy Podcast episode, economists Mark Fleming and Odeta Kushi share eight reasons to be optimistic about 2025 housing market trends.
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After a data delay, employers ended summer on a strong note, adding +119K jobs in September and reversing months of sluggish hiring. But unemployment ticked up to 4.4%, the highest since Oct 2021—something that will grab the Federal Reserve's attention.
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We have been heads down on something for the past 5 months (which is a very long time in startup time). Today we are finally sharing it. Vy, our AI agent that uses your computer for you, is now cross platform. It runs on both Mac and Windows, sees your screen, moves the mouse,
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Our latest analysis offers a straightforward, but informative finding—new listings are an important factor in unlocking the housing market. Markets that are closer to ’normal’ in listings are also closer to ‘normal’ in sales. More in the blog! https://t.co/CZ1jGvpISn
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Multifamily cap rates have been frozen at 5.7% for 7 quarters, the longest stretch of no movement in 25 years. But early indicators point to a shift in 2026. 🏘️ Here's a thread on why cap rates may finally start to slip next year. #CRE #Multifamily
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This week, I shared insights with @business and @Reuters on the 2026 housing market outlook. Below is the link to my Reuters interview. In the next post, you’ll find our full 2026 outlook report. https://t.co/PpNCpRjRQI
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Homeownership may still be the American dream, but it's slipping out of reach. The average first-time buyer is now 40 and affordability is stretched to the limit. First American's Odeta Kushi told...
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“Progress without a breakout.” This, in essence, is what to expect of the housing market in 2026. In @odetakushi latest, she covers First American's housing outlook for 2026. It'll be characterized by a slow improvement in affordability via slower price growth and rising
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David Beckham. Leo Messi. @InterMiamiCF
@RonDeSantis: “That’s a winning formula — especially in Miami.” @JavManjarres asked “America’s Governor” about “THE REAL SPORT” — fútbol (aka soccer) @FIFAWorldCup, and more DeSantis sports takes? — Exclusive interview in comments
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I recently had the opportunity to connect with @Gordon_CRE on his Real Finds podcast to discuss trends in Midwestern industrial markets. Among the topics we discussed:
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While a little late for Halloween, in this episode of the REconomy Podcast, we shine a light on the housing market’s scariest headlines. Listen below or on your favorite podcast platform! https://t.co/moSyH0LbNn
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In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™, Mark and Odeta debunk scary housing headlines, revealing a rebalancing market, not a crash.
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Always enjoy our conversations, @mikesimonsen!
In the latest episode of Real Estate Conversations, join me and @odetakushi where we discuss the latest on the housing market and hear First American's take on why we're entering a new cycle for the real estate market
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Midwestern industrial markets are resetting. After years of record demand and construction, investors are finding that less might actually be more. A quick thread on why industrial investment strategies are shifting.
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Our latest analysis examines generational trends and their implications for the future of homeownership. Read the full analysis and check out the interactive visuals: https://t.co/Qoqr1oWlDp
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Demographic shifts are reshaping housing as Boomers and Gen X sell prime homes, while Millennials, Gen Z, and future buyers form households and purchase.
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The Fed just cut its benchmark Fed Funds rate by 25 bps to 3.75%–4.00% and pivoted on the balance sheet. Starting December 1st, Treasury runoff will stop (those maturities will be rolled). MBS runoff will continue, with those proceeds being reinvested into Treasuries. In plain
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Had dialogue on the current challenges facing our society with Dr. David Silbersweig, Glen Weyl, Nguyen Anh Tuan, and Ramu Damodaran at Harvard University.
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Regarding the lack of gold star government data and the potential for a December rate cut: Powell: "What do you do if you're driving in the fog? You slow down."
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