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
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
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
Sep 29
Despite higher inventory levels, market is still 'remarkably tight'
Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into recent housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare
Aug 31
Opinion
No flood of foreclosures to come in pandemic's wake. Here's why
Anyone believing but there will be a flood of homes that will be foreclosed on either toward the end of this year or in 2022 is likely to be disappointed. Here's a closer look
Jul 27
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
Jun 29
New, pending, existing: What you should know about today's market
This week, Inman looked at what you should know about pending sales, new-home sales and existing-home sales. Here, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into where the market stands on those metrics and more
Jun 4
Opinion
A national home value downturn isn't in our future. Here's why
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives deeper into the timeline of events that led to the 2007 crash, comparing then and now. Here's why he speculates there's no real reason to expect a widespread, systematic decline in home prices in the foreseeable future
May 26
Bubble Trouble: The impending 'bubble burst' is mythical at best
For those who believe an impending doom is on the horizon, here is some bad news: It's not going to happen. In this second of two opposing opinion pieces on the housing crash, Matthew Gardner shares why we won't see any mythical bubble bursting
May 7
Opinion
Beyond the headlines: Demand continues to exceed supply
Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into recent housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare
Apr 27
Opinion
Beyond the headlines: What to expect with rising mortgage rates
Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into recent housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare
Mar 30
Opinion
Beyond the headlines: Sales rise as inventory further wanes
Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into February's housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare
Feb 23
Opinion
Beyond the headlines: How will pandemic-driven demand impact sales?
Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into January's housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare
Jan 26
Opinion
Beyond the headlines: What's in store for 2021?
Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner gives his 2021 forecast
Dec 8
Opinion
Beyond the headlines: Median prices up 15.5% from last year
The median price in October came in at $313,000, for the 104th straight month of year-over-year price gains. We haven’t seen this growth pace since 2006
Nov 24
Opinion
Beyond the headlines: How will the housing market fare under Biden?
What's the future of the housing market? 'We just don't know!' Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner explains that Senate control will have more of an impact
Nov 13
Opinion
Beyond the headlines: Jobs beat forecasts, still long way to go
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner examines jobs numbers. Although they beat forecasts, at October's pace, it would still take about another 16 months for employment to return to pre-pandemic levels
Nov 10
Opinion
Beyond the headlines: Housing continues to break records
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner discusses home sales across the U.S. and concerns over the unsustainable pace of price growth
Oct 29
Opinion
Beyond the headlines: 83% of consumers not worried about job loss
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner digs into the numbers of the latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index
Oct 20
Opinion
Beyond the headlines: Are mortgage rates hurting affordability?
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner discusses the potential consequences of low mortgage rates and persistently low levels of inventory
Oct 13