The Tea Party was born out of the disgust many Americans felt early in the financial crisis upon learning that the federal… — Mark Zandi Born Copy Share Image
Potential home buyers have a two-step decision process. First, they determine whether they can afford to make a purchase - does their… — Mark Zandi Buyers Copy Share Image
Yes. I don't think it would be appropriate at this point to raise taxes on anyone, certainly not in 2011. — Mark Zandi Appropriate Copy Share Image
If Mr. Trump gets precisely the policies he says he wants, then the economy will suffer a recession. — Mark Zandi Economics Copy Share Image
The discussion in Washington has changed dramatically. I mean, it's no longer a question of should we address entitlements - it's no… — Mark Zandi Addresses Copy Share Image
The most important point is, in a time of crisis, there is no way out but for the government to be bold… — Mark Zandi Aggressive Copy Share Image
Housing was ground zero for the Great Recession. Between early 2006 and Obama's inauguration in 2009, average house prices fell by a… — Mark Zandi Areas Copy Share Image
There is a banking adage that if it's growing like a weed, it's a good chance that it's a weed. — Mark Zandi Adages Copy Share Image
A housing renaissance has begun. This may be hard to believe after the dizzying, six-year-long crash in home sales, construction and house… — Mark Zandi Believe Copy Share Image
It is time to move on. House prices won't rise and the economy won't fully engage until more distressed properties are resolved… — Mark Zandi Back Copy Share Image
Indeed, the FHA was born out of the Great Depression, which was also caused in significant part by a foreclosure crisis. Mortgages… — Mark Zandi 1930s Copy Share Image
The Bush tax cuts should be extended permanently for families with annual incomes of less than $250,000 and should be phased out… — Mark Zandi Annuals Copy Share Image
We need to get rid of the debt ceiling law. It's anachronistic and it's a problem. — Mark Zandi Ceilings Copy Share Image
Defaulting on the nation's debt would be cataclysmic. The U.S. Treasury's Aaa rating is the one constant in the world's financial system.… — Mark Zandi Constant Copy Share Image
It is hard to be enthusiastic about the economy's prospects when house prices are falling: Households spend less, small business owners can't… — Mark Zandi Business Copy Share Image
Lenders look at potential borrowers from many angles before extending credit: How much of its income will a household need to put… — Mark Zandi Angle Copy Share Image
Investor demand for distressed property has been healthy, as rents rise to levels that can cover investors' costs while they wait for… — Mark Zandi Appreciate Copy Share Image
Predicting recessions is indeed a dark art, but I think we are several years away from the next one. — Mark Zandi Art Copy Share Image
There is plenty of blame to go around for the U.S. housing bubble, but not much of it belongs to Fannie Mae… — Mark Zandi Blame Copy Share Image
It's time to pull the bandage off America's foreclosure problem. The economy is ready to emerge from its recent dark period, but… — Mark Zandi Accelerate Copy Share Image
Global central banks are working hard to lift their economies through an aggressively easy monetary policy. The ECB [European Central Bank] and… — Mark Zandi Billions Copy Share Image
The extension and expansion of the payroll tax holidays for workers would be number one on my list and key to avoiding… — Mark Zandi Avoiding Copy Share Image
The Obama administration deserves credit for quickly ending the housing free fall. In particular, Obama empowered the Federal Housing Administration to ensure… — Mark Zandi Administration Copy Share Image
