New inflation data gives mortgage rates room to keep coming down
New inflation data gives mortgage rates room to keep coming down
With inflation continuing to inch closer to the Fed's 2% goal in August, bond market investors are getting more confident that the central bank will continue to cut rates aggressively in November
by Matt Carter Sep 27
Inman Connect Miami: Hottest speaker lineup, hottest market
Inman Connect Miami: Hottest speaker lineup, hottest market
With an A-list lineup of speakers and applicable tools to stay competitive, you won't want to miss this HOT event taking place May 21-22
by Alex Sacay May 1
Homebuyers seizing the day as mortgage rates continue to slide
Homebuyers seizing the day as mortgage rates continue to slide
Demand for purchase loans picks up for 4th consecutive week, and bond market investors are pushing rates lower on hopes for Fed easing as inflation subsides
by Matt Carter Nov 29
Call to end rate hikes grows louder as housing groups confront Fed
Call to end rate hikes grows louder as housing groups confront Fed
MBA, NAR and NAHB warned in a joint letter Monday that uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's next moves is disrupting the housing sector and threatens to send the US economy into a tailspin
by Matt Carter Oct 9
Home sales will bottom out in 2023, analysts forecast. But then what?
Home sales will bottom out in 2023, analysts forecast. But then what?
MBA forecasters expect rates to ease and sales to rise next year, but Fannie Mae economists predict home sales will remain subdued even if the Fed pulls off a soft landing
by Matt Carter Aug 23
Making sense of the headlines: What consumer confidence looks like today
Opinion
Making sense of the headlines: What consumer confidence looks like today
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey and what consumer confidence looks like right now
by Matthew Gardner Jul 21
Making sense of the headlines: How has COVID-19 impacted housing supply?
Opinion
Making sense of the headlines: How has COVID-19 impacted housing supply?
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner examines how the housing market has fared over the past 16 weeks and what to expect as we move through the year
by Matthew Gardner Jul 14
Making sense of the headlines: What’s holding millennials back from homeownership?
Opinion
Making sense of the headlines: What’s holding millennials back from homeownership?
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner looks at the factors that influence millennials' ability and will to buy a home
by Matthew Gardner Jul 7
Making sense of the headlines: A look at housing affordability
Opinion
Making sense of the headlines: A look at housing affordability
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner explains why the issue stems from inadequate supply — in combination with rising, demographically driven demand — pushing prices to record highs and rising faster than incomes
by Matthew Gardner Jun 30
Making sense of the headlines: What is high-frequency data?
Opinion
Making sense of the headlines: What is high-frequency data?
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner explains how he’s using data from Apple, the TSA, OpenTable and more to keep tabs on economic recovery
by Matthew Gardner Jun 23
Making sense of the headlines: Will forbearance turn into foreclosure for homeowners?
Opinion
Making sense of the headlines: Will forbearance turn into foreclosure for homeowners?
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner gives his take on how homeowners will fare once the forbearance period is over
by Matthew Gardner Jun 16
Making sense of the headlines: What's happening with home prices?
Opinion
Making sense of the headlines: What's happening with home prices?
The pandemic might have all but killed spring buying season, but it created a pent-up buyer demand
by Matthew Gardner Jun 9
Making sense of the headlines: How long will interest rates stay low?
Opinion
Making sense of the headlines: How long will interest rates stay low?
It's been a couple of months since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, so this week, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner revisits the topic of mortgage rates and shares his forecast for the rest of the year and 2021
by Matthew Gardner Jun 2
WATCH: Brad Inman on why now is your moment
WATCH: Brad Inman on why now is your moment
During his opening speech at Inman Connect New York 2020, Brad Inman shared his thoughts on the future of the industry and how agents can take advantage
by Inman Jan 29
The tech boom is sweeping down the plains: Zillow
The tech boom is sweeping down the plains: Zillow
Housing affordability and robust economies are drawing tech companies to cities across the South and Midwest
by Marian McPherson Jan 9