Radian Group (RDN)

[56Chevy]

RE: housing in general, I've personally talked to more and more people looking to buy a house lately...which here in Oregons' timber/lumber country where the un-employment rate is a whopping 14% is a big deal.

The #1 thing that stood out after talking to them was I realised they described symptoms of 'renters fatigue'. It's been a tough 4 years for the country losing homes and or jobs... and they've had to either go rent an apartment/house or move in with relatives/parents...etc.etc. and they're all just really tired of it ...and are looking to get out if they can.

Low interest rates and good deals on property are certainly driving better housing numbers but I'm thinking another big motivating factor pushing people to investigate purchasing a home is the country is increasingly growing annoyed with rental life.

Having a lawn of our own for the kids to play on and for dad to mow is a big deal to our sense of happiness. I get it.

Companies like RDN stand to benefit.