Why home prices aren't actually as high as they appear
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives deeper into the topics of inflation and home values, explaining why, contrary to popular opinion, inflation-adjusted house prices really haven’t skyrocketed
by Matthew Gardner Jun 29
A senior couple enjoying the sunset
Homeowners with low mortgage rates and seniors choosing to age in place aren't eager to sell, according to a new analysis by First American Financial Corp.
by Matt Carter Jun 22
Summer market will be hot, but not scorching, economists say at Inman Connect
Daryl Fairweather of Redfin and Jeff Tucker of Zillow said during a panel that the market would continue to be strong through the end of 2021
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 16
Is the inventory dam about to burst?
Opinion
Given the soaring costs we’re seeing in almost every aspect of our lives, the end of forbearance programs and rent moratoriums, coupled with the age of boomers who own 42% of the inventory, the inventory dam has definitely started leaking
by Bernice Ross May 19
Inflation concerns not reflected in latest mortgage rate survey
A weekly Freddie Mac survey doesn't fully reflect new data that's pushed rates up this week on inflation worries
by Matt Carter May 13
Fed maintains commitment to not raising interest rates
'The ongoing public health crisis continues to weigh on the economy, and risks to the economic outlook remain,' said the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee
by Matt Carter Apr 28
Fed expects stronger economic recovery to come
During the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting, the Federal Reserve reiterated its plan to maintain current economic policy until fiscal and economic goals are met
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 7
Mortgage rates unfazed by Biden infrastructure plan
Upward pressure on rates still expected in the long term
by Matt Carter Apr 1
Fannie Mae: Economy will expand nearly 7% in 2021
Fannie Mae upgraded its full-year 2021 real GDP growth but cautioned that rising inflation and interest rates could be a risk in the near future
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 18
NAR: This is not Great Depression
National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicts inflation will be delayed for five or six years — and then the price of everything will rise
by Andrea V. Brambila May 14
Central banks scramble to ward off fears of a recession
Opinion
The European Central Bank's move to stimulate the European economy set President Trump into a tizzy. Here's why his tweets don't make any sense
by Lou Barnes Sep 13
Inflation rate hits Fed goal, reaches highest level since 2012
Personal consumption expenditures, the Fed's preferred gauge of inflation, rose 2% from April to May
by Patrick Kearns Jul 3
Connect The ICSF Speakers: Matthew Gardner on explaining the housing market to clients
Home prices climb 6.2 percent nationwide
And they 'continue to rise three times faster than the rate of inflation'
The Fed will hike rates by 0.25% at its March meeting; here's why
Two speeches this week -- one by the Chair and one by a Fed governor -- illuminate the plans
by Lou Barnes Mar 3