Are we really in a 'housing recession'?
Opinion
There seems to be a great deal of confusion between our current market conditions and those of the 2008-era housing crisis
by Matthew Gardner Sep 28
Wrong predictions, rate jumps and what's (maybe) still to come
Opinion
Although economists expected rates to rise this year, nobody anticipated how fast they would rise. So what went wrong? 
by Matthew Gardner Jul 27
Does a jump in demand fully explain the pandemic housing market?
A new report from the US Federal Reserve suggests it was spiking demand — not a lack of homes for sale — that sent prices skyrocketing over the past 2 years
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 12
An economist's take on what can be done about housing affordability
Opinion
The massive price growth many of us have benefitted from in the past several years has put a 'starter home' out of reach for many Americans
by Matthew Gardner Jun 30
What the early census numbers say about moving patterns
Opinion
There's a widespread belief that Americans have all packed up and moved because of the pandemic. However, the data that's coming in so far tells a different story
by Matthew Gardner May 26
What Biden's student loan forgiveness means for real estate
After months of speculation, the Biden administration just announced that it will wipe out as much as $20,000 in individual student loan debt
by Jim Dalrymple II May 13
How inflation actually supports buyer demand: Matthew Gardner
Opinion
Other than when home prices crashed with the bursting of the housing bubble, for more than 50 years, home price growth has outpaced inflation. This means we are offsetting high consumer prices because home values are increasing at an even faster rate
by Matthew Gardner May 5
Roe v. Wade has been overturned. What does it mean for real estate?
The decision to overturn Roe v. Wade by a conservative majority in the court is expected to lead to bans in approximately half the states and could potentially lead to new migration trends
by Jim Dalrymple II May 4
Blockchain and crypto: What buyers and sellers need to know
Opinion
Although still in its infancy, blockchain and crypto continue to evolve, garnering significant interest from individuals and large corporations alike. Windermere economist Matthew Gardner shares insights to help you, and your clients, understand the potential
by Matthew Gardner Apr 7
Russia, Ukraine, interest rates: Economist answers burning spring market questions
Interest rates are on the move, but maybe not in the direction you'd expect. Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner reveals what the Russian invasion of Ukraine may mean for interest rates and the spring housing market
by Matthew Gardner Mar 11
Be on the lookout for these 10 real estate trends in 2022
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner outlines the 10 trends that will have the biggest impact on the real estate industry and markets across the country.
by Matthew Gardner Jan 31
As Omicron COVID variant spreads, real estate agents grin and bear it
Disease experts are racing to address the Omicron variant, but in real estate, few expect the new threat to be a game changer — even as it threatens to extend the holding pattern on life decisions
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 30
Inflation hasn't peaked yet: 2022 housing forecast
However, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner firmly believes that the economy will continue to grow. Here's his 2022 housing forecast
by Matthew Gardner Nov 17
Rising mortgage rates won't be 'major deterrent to homebuyers'
Although rates will rise, they will remain very competitive when compared to historic averages, and it would take a significantly greater increase in rates to negatively impact prices. Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner explains why
by Matthew Gardner Nov 10
Consumers reflect shifting market: Here's what you should know
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into how consumers feel about the market based on Fannie Mae's latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index survey. The incremental shifts across the results indicate that consumers are feeling the market cool
by Matthew Gardner Sep 29