Jeff Tucker

As Principal Economist for Windermere Real Estate, Jeff Tucker analyzes economic data to explain its impact on national and regional housing markets. His insights and analysis empower real estate professionals and consumers to make informed decisions. Jeff has 10 years of professional experience as an economist, including over 5 years at Zillow, as well as Amazon, AirDNA, and in economic consulting. While at Zillow, Jeff researched housing market trends, authored economic outlook reports for the Board of Directors, presented to policy makers like the White House Council of Economic Advisers, and served as media spokesperson for the economic research team. Jeff received his B.A. in Economics from Amherst College and his M.A. in Economics from the University of Washington.

Can tariff walkbacks keep the economy humming? Economist

Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at how tariff walkbacks may signal that some of the Trump administration's potentially damaging policy changes could be reversed

May 22

Tariff fears trigger gloomy consumer sentiment: Economist

Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at how a combination of tariffs, economic uncertainty, and rebounding interest rates may cause both buyers and sellers to hunker down for now

Apr 21

Good shopping conditions for buyers this spring: Economist

Windermere Real Estate Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at active listings, inflation and mortgage rates, which spell out 'a recipe for pretty good shopping conditions for buyers'

Mar 20

This inventory data tells us what to expect in 2025: Economist

This week, Windermere Real Estate Principal Economist Jeff Tucker shares how inventory serves as a leading indicator for the 2025 market

Feb 19

What factors pushed mortgage rates back up? Economist

Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at mortgage rates and the factors that have pushed them up more than a point since September

Jan 17

Opinion

Top 5 predictions for 2025 from Windermere's principal economist

Despite the setbacks we saw this year, 2025 will likely see many of the same trends come true that were initially predicted for 2024, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker writes

Dec 30

October new-home numbers down month over month: Economist

Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at October's falling month-to-month new construction numbers

Nov 27

The big asterisk on that October jobs report: Economist

Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at how recent events have impacted the October jobs report and what it means for the economy

Nov 5

Existing-home sales show the market is still frozen: Economist

Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at September’s ‘disappointing’ existing-home sales report and discusses some of the factors impacting the numbers

Oct 28

Numbers to know: Is the Fed having second thoughts about rate cuts?

Inflation, combined with September’s strong jobs report, suggests the Fed might be rethinking how quickly to cut the Federal Funds Rate, says Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker

Oct 17

Strong jobs report paints brighter economic picture: Economist

In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker explains the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: The latest employment numbers

Oct 9

More than 1 in 6 houses sold in August were newly built: Economist

In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker illuminates the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: The Fed's latest rate cut

Sep 27

Numbers you should know with Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker

In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker illuminates the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: The Fed's latest rate cut

Sep 20