—Quick-listen episodes deliver expert insights and perspectives from First American’s economics team on the forces shaping the housing market—

First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a premier provider of title, settlement, and risk solutions for real estate transactions and the leader in the digital transformation of its industry, today published the 100^th episode of The REconomy Podcast™, reaching the milestone four years after it was launched. Designed to deliver economic insights for real estate professionals and anyone interested in real estate and related economic issues in approximately 15 minutes an episode, The REconomy Podcast’s audience continues to grow, with average first-week downloads ranking among the top 10% of podcasts, according to industry statistics from Buzzsprout.

The podcast is hosted by First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi, whose data-driven insights into the dynamics shaping the housing market are frequently quoted in national news and industry trade media outlets. Senior Commercial Real Estate Economist Xander Snyder and Senior Economist Sam Williamson regularly join Fleming and Kushi on the podcast as well.

“From shifts in the housing market trends to emerging trends in commercial real estate, the economics of real estate influences almost every aspect of our lives,” said Fleming. “Sharing our data and practical, clear-cut insights in a fun, engaging way can help our listeners make more informed decisions, whether they’re a home buyer or seller or a real estate or mortgage finance professional.”

In the 100th episode, the First American economics team discusses the most frequently asked questions about real estate, housing and affordability, revisit some of their favorite predictions, and look forward to 2025. Launched in October 2020, the biweekly REconomy Podcast can be found on all major podcasting platforms. Other recent episodes include:

• Glimmers of Light Emerge in the Commercial Real Estate Market
• Urban Economics 101
• Understanding the Lifecycle of a Mortgage
• Cracking the Code of House Prices and Affordability

The “REconomy Podcast Guide to Real Estate Economics” is a free resource offering real estate professionals and home buyers expert insight and perspective on purchasing a home, calculating an investment’s value, navigating zoning pitfalls and more. Additional research and analysis from Fleming, Kushi, Snyder and Williamson is regularly published on the First American Economic Center. The First American Economics team can also be found on X/Twitter at @MFlemingEcon, @OdetaKushi, @XanderSnyderX and @SWilliamsonEcon.

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Opinions, estimates, forecasts and other views contained in this page are those of First American’s Chief Economist, do not necessarily represent the views of First American or its management, should not be construed as indicating First American’s business prospects or expected results, and are subject to change without notice. Although the First American Economics team attempts to provide reliable, useful information, it does not guarantee that the information is accurate, current or suitable for any particular purpose.

About First American

First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF) is a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions. With its combination of financial strength and stability built over more than 135 years, innovative proprietary technologies, and unmatched data assets, the company is leading the digital transformation of its industry. First American also provides data products to the title industry and other third parties; valuation products and services; mortgage subservicing; home warranty products; banking, trust and wealth management services; and other related products and services. With total revenue of $6.0 billion in 2023, the company offers its products and services directly and through its agents throughout the United States and abroad. In 2024, First American was named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work^® and Fortune Magazine for the ninth consecutive year, and named one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company for the second consecutive year. More information about the company can be found at www.firstam.com.

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