Anthony Lamacchia had 3 minutes with Trump. This is what he told him
Ahead of Inman Connect San Diego in July, Lamacchia revealed what he said at Trump's West Palm Beach golf club this year that drew the president's ire. ‘He was not happy to hear it,’ he told Inman
by Taylor Anderson Jun 17
Did the US dodge a recession? As outlook softens, analysts reassess
A rising tide of economists are backing away from early forecasts that the US is very likely to enter a recession later this year or by the first quarter of 2024. But some still see dark clouds ahead
by Taylor Anderson Aug 4
US economy avoids recession yet again — no thanks to real estate
With the gross domestic product eclipsing expectations in Q2, the US appears to have avoided a long-predicted recession, even as the real estate industry remains mired in a deep contraction
by Daniel Houston Jul 27
A reason for the luxury slowdown? We may be in a ‘richcession’
Luxury home sales slowed faster than lower-priced homes. Crypto, tech stocks and proptech values plummeted. Is the slowdown impacting wealthy buyers more?
by Taylor Anderson Feb 17
What does 'housing recession' even mean? Economists don't really know
The phrase 'housing recession' has exploded in popularity, according to an analysis of search terms. But pinning down what it means and where it originated is surprisingly difficult
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 29
Making sense of the headlines: Could we see another housing meltdown?
Opinion
There will certainly be negative impacts on the housing market from COVID-19, but I anticipate that total existing home sales will drop this year by somewhere between 10-15%
by Matthew Gardner Apr 28
Making sense of the headlines: Why is there a housing shortage?
Opinion
The 4 major factors are land, labor, material costs and regulatory fees
by Matthew Gardner Apr 21
Making sense of the headlines: What will happen with interest rates?
Opinion
No one can truly answer this question until we know how mortgage lenders and homeowners who have chosen forbearance will fare
by Matthew Gardner Apr 13
Making sense of the headlines: Is the jumbo mortgage market collapsing?
Opinion
The jumbo market has not imploded, but economic uncertainty has led to fewer players in that space today
by Matthew Gardner Apr 6
Making sense of the headlines: How will the housing market fare?
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's economic and housing news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner gives his take on this week’s headlines
by Matthew Gardner Mar 30
Gen-X equity still hurting 10 years after housing crash
Zillow study shows this generation is still behind despite market recovery
by Marian McPherson Jul 19
ZIllow: negative equity falling nationwide, but still impacting homeowners
Report finds 13.7 percent of urban and 11.2 percent of suburban homeowners are underwater
by Kimberly Manning Aug 22