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The First American Data & Analytics March 2025 Home Price Index report reveals significant housing market trends. The Dallas-Plano-Irving market experienced a -0.8% year-over-year decline in home prices, with a slight month-over-month increase of +0.1%. Breaking down by price tiers, the luxury segment showed strength (+2.4%), while starter homes (-1.7%) and mid-tier properties (-1.2%) declined. Nationally, house price growth fell below 2% for the first time since 2012, posting a +1.8% year-over-year increase. Chief Economist Mark Fleming notes that affordability constraints and economic uncertainty are driving buyers to adopt a wait-and-see approach. Markets with the highest inventory increases, particularly in the South and West, experienced the steepest price declines, while the Northeast and Midwest maintained strong appreciation, with Nassau County, NY leading at +6.5% growth.

First American Data & Analytics' March 2025 Home Price Index report reveals that the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta market saw a +0.3% year-over-year and +0.6% month-over-month increase in home prices. The national house price growth fell below 2% for the first time since 2012, with a +1.8% year-over-year increase. In Atlanta's market segments, starter homes showed the strongest growth at +6.1%, followed by luxury homes at +5.0%, and mid-tier homes at +3.9%. Notably, nine of the top 30 markets experienced price declines, particularly in the South and West, with Tampa (-4.8%) and Oakland (-4.5%) showing the steepest drops. The Northeast and Midwest maintained strong appreciation, with Nassau County, NY leading at +6.5% growth.

First American Data & Analytics' March 2025 Home Price Index (HPI) report reveals that the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale market experienced a -0.6% decline both month-over-month and year-over-year. Nationally, house price growth slowed to +1.8% year-over-year, marking a 13-year low. The LA market showed varying performance across price tiers, with starter and luxury homes both rising +3.0%, while mid-tier properties increased by +1.2%. Among major markets, Nassau County, NY led with a +6.5% increase, while Tampa, FL saw the steepest decline at -4.8%. Chief Economist Mark Fleming notes that markets with significant inventory increases, particularly in the South and West, experienced the largest price declines, while the Northeast and Midwest maintained strong appreciation.

First American Data & Analytics' March 2025 Home Price Index report reveals that the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land market saw a +1.3% year-over-year and +0.5% month-over-month increase in home prices. The national house price growth fell below 2% for the first time since 2012, with a +1.8% year-over-year increase. In the Houston metro area, price tiers showed varying growth: starter homes +0.5%, mid-tier +2.0%, and luxury tier +2.7%. Notably, nine of the top 30 markets experienced price declines, particularly in the South and West, with Tampa (-4.8%) and Oakland (-4.5%) showing the steepest drops. The strongest price appreciation was observed in Nassau County (+6.5%), Cambridge (+4.8%), and Warren (+4.8%).

First American Data & Analytics' March 2025 Home Price Index (HPI) report reveals national house price growth has fallen below 2% for the first time since 2012. The report shows a modest month-over-month increase of 0.5% and a year-over-year growth of 1.8%. House prices are now 56% higher than pre-pandemic levels. Nine of the top 30 markets experienced price declines, particularly in the South and West regions. Nassau County, NY led price increases at +6.5%, while Tampa, FL saw the steepest decline at -4.8%. Markets with significant inventory increases, such as Denver and Orlando, experienced deeper price declines. The Northeast and Midwest regions maintained strong price appreciation due to limited inventory. Chief Economist Mark Fleming notes that while affordability remains strained, household income growth is outpacing house price appreciation, potentially helping buyers if mortgage rates stabilize.

First American Data & Analytics' March 2025 Home Price Index report reveals that national house price growth fell below 2% for the first time since 2012, with a year-over-year increase of just 1.8%. The New York-Jersey City-White Plains market showed stronger growth at 2.5% year-over-year, despite a 0.7% month-over-month decline. Price tier analysis for this market showed significant variations, with mid-tier homes rising 7.9%, starter homes up 7.0%, and luxury properties increasing 5.1%. Among major markets, Nassau County, N.Y. led with a 6.5% increase, while Tampa, Florida saw the steepest decline at -4.8%. Chief Economist Mark Fleming noted that markets with the largest inventory increases, particularly in the South and West, experienced the most significant price declines, while the Northeast and Midwest maintained stronger price appreciation.

First American Financial (NYSE: FAF) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with earnings per diluted share of $0.71, or $0.84 adjusted. Total revenue reached $1.6 billion, up 11% year-over-year, while adjusted revenue increased 13%.

Key highlights include:

• Commercial revenues grew 29% to $184 million
• Title Insurance segment investment income rose 18% to $138 million
• Home Warranty segment achieved 22.9% pretax margin
• Net income increased to $74 million from $47 million in Q1 2024

The company repurchased 447,812 shares for $28 million at an average price of $62.99. Title Insurance segment showed improvement with pretax margin of 7.2% (7.9% adjusted), while experiencing a 3% increase in direct title orders closed. Mark Seaton was appointed CEO in April, expressing optimism about earnings growth potential as the mortgage origination market shows early signs of recovery.

First American Data & Analytics has launched VeriTitle™, an innovative solution aimed at accelerating mortgage and home equity loan origination processes. The solution integrates proprietary first-party property data to assess title conditions and validate property information early in the loan application stage.

VeriTitle™ is designed to help lenders streamline decision-making and enable faster closings by addressing title challenges such as resolving liens, correcting title errors, and confirming property ownership at the beginning of the mortgage origination process. The platform delivers preliminary title evaluations, helping lenders distinguish between loans ready for accelerated closing and those requiring additional title work.

The solution is delivered via API and integrates with leading loan origination and point-of-sale systems, leveraging First American's extensive lien data and advanced analytics capabilities.

First American Financial (NYSE: FAF) has announced significant leadership changes, with CFO Mark E. Seaton being appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer, replacing Ken DeGiorgio. Additionally, Treasurer Matt F. Wajner has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer, and Dennis J. Gilmore will transition to Executive Chairman.

Seaton, who has served as CFO since 2013, has been instrumental in leading strategic initiatives driving the company's digital transformation. He oversees First American Trust and the company's technology group. Seaton joined First American in 2006 and holds degrees from Stanford University and Dartmouth College.

Wajner, the new CFO, has been with First American since 2009, serving as treasurer for the past five years and previously holding positions as chief accounting officer and controller. He has prior experience with JPMorgan Chase & Co. and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.