Selma Hepp | Source | Chief Economist & Executive - Research & Insights at CoreLogic
Selma Hepp
Selma is the Chief Economist and Executive of Research and Insights at CoreLogic. She leads the economics team, which is responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and forecasting housing and economic trends in real estate, mortgage, and insurance. Selma strives for excellence in communication and contribution of actionable and straightforward insights.
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Experts say Los Angeles rental prices will ‘inevitably’ spike post-wildfires
The LA housing crisis was dire before, but now hundreds of thousands of people are displaced.
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The Federal Reserve is keeping its options open to further interest rate cuts on the way to neutral monetary policy. But the path could be bumpy, as the risks of cutting too much or too little remain.
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LA Wildfires: Inflationary Pressures on Housing Market
Dr. Hepp highlights inflationary pressures from wildfires, affecting rents, mortgage delinquencies, and home prices. "Natural disasters tend to put a lot of inflationary pressures on the housing market." Rents surge as displaced families seek shelter, while mortgage delinquencies rise due to job losses. Long-term effects depend on disaster intensity and proximity to urban areas. -
Wildfires Ignite Inflationary Pressures on California Housing Market
Selma notes, “Natural disasters tend to put a lot of inflationary pressures on the housing market.” Rents surge as displaced families seek shelter, and mortgage delinquencies rise. Home prices may grow in unaffected areas but slow in impacted zones. Rebuilt homes could increase prices, reducing affordability. Long-term effects depend on disaster intensity and proximity to urban centers. -
Wildfires Drive Inflationary Pressures on LA Housing Market
Selma notes, “Natural disasters tend to put a lot of inflationary pressures on the housing market.” Rents surge as displaced families seek shelter, and mortgage delinquencies rise. Home prices may grow faster in unaffected areas, while impacted zones see slower growth. Rebuilt homes could be larger and pricier, affecting affordability. Persistent disasters slow long-term growth.
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I am honored and thrilled to lead our team as we continue to generate industry-leading, data-driven insights and thought-provoking perspectives on all things housing. Given the challenges of today’s housing market, CoreLogic’s depth, wealth, and consistency of data position us to provide clear and actionable views of the property ecosystem, and bring value to our clients and broader markets.
