First American’s The REconomy Podcast™ Reaches 150th Episode Milestone

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

SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 150^th episode of The REconomy Podcast™, reaching the milestone nearly six 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 under 15 minutes an episode, The REconomy Podcast’s audience continues to grow, ranking among the top 10% of podcasts in average first-week downloads, 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.

“Reaching 150 episodes is a testament to our listeners’ continued interest in the forces shaping the housing market and the broader economy,” said Fleming. “Our goal remains the same as it was at episode one: sharing our housing market analysis and practical, clear-cut insights in a fun, engaging way to help home buyers, sellers, and real estate and mortgage finance professionals make more informed decisions.”

In the 150th episode, the First American economics team examines how the real estate market has evolved since the inception of the podcast, highlighting key trends that have shaped the market dynamics present today. Launched in October 2020, the biweekly REconomy Podcast can be found on all major podcasting platforms. Other recent episodes include:

• The Slow-Motion Shift That Will Reshape the Housing Market
• Are Rising Foreclosures a Concern for the Housing Market?
• CRE Mid-Year Outlook: The Great Repricing is Mostly Over. Now What?
• 2026 Mid-Year Outlook: What to Expect from the Housing Market for the Rest of the Year

Additional research and analysis from Mark Fleming, Odeta Kushi, Xander Snyder and Sam Williamson is regularly published on the First American Economic Center. The First American economics team can also be found on LinkedIn through these profiles and on the new REconomy Instagram.

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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 $7.5 billion in 2025, the company offers its products and services directly and through its agents throughout the United States and abroad. In 2026, First American was named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work^® and Fortune Magazine for the eleventh consecutive year. More information about the company can be found at www.firstam.com.