Dr. Selma Hepp

Executive, Research & Insights and Deputy Chief Economist, Office of the Chief Economist

Dr. Selma Hepp is the chief economist at Cotality.

Economic news

Housing finance outlook 2025: It's a cruel, cruel summer

But improved for-sale supply is providing buyers with more options and helping to keep softer price pressures for those looking to buy, writes Cotality's Chief Economist.

By Dr. Selma Hepp

June 5
U.S. S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index

Five housing markets in the Southeast and South continued to post more than 20% annual price gains in August Rising mortgage rates continue to rattle the U.S. housing market. With homebuyer demand quickly slowing, price appreciation has followed suit in many metro areas.

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