March 02, 2018
Windermere and Zillow Economists Come Together To Discuss Housing

Posted in Luxury and Market News by Zacarias Dumas
Earlier this week, nearly 200 Windermere brokers came together at Windermere’s monthly luxury breakfast at Overlake Golf Club in Medina, WA. The featured speakers were Windermere Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, and Zillow Senior Economist, Skylar Olsen.
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January 05, 2018
Matthew Gardner’s 2018 Housing Forecast

Posted in Buying, Selling, and Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
Windermere is fortunate to have Chief Economist Matthew Gardner on staff to provide valuable analysis of the economy and housing market. Matthew recently completed his national forecast which details his predictions for the 2018 housing market.
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December 08, 2017
What Can We Expect From The 2018 Housing Market?

Posted in Buying, Selling, and Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
It’s the time of the year when I look deep into my crystal ball to see what’s on the horizon for the upcoming year. As we are all aware, 2017 has been a stellar year for housing across the country, but can we expect that to continue in 2018?
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August 29, 2017
Housing Supply is an Issue that Will Not Improve Any Time Soon and Here’s Why

Posted in Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
There are two common concerns about the housing market that one hears from both consumers and real estate professionals alike. First, they question whether or not we are on the brink of another housing bubble, and second, they want to know why there aren’t more homes for sale.
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August 28, 2017
Housing Supply is an Issue that Will Not Improve Any Time Soon and Here’s Why

Posted in Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
There are two common concerns about the housing market that one hears from both consumers and real estate professionals alike. First, they question whether or not we are on the brink of another housing bubble, and second, they want to know why there aren’t more homes for sale.
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June 16, 2017
Emerging Exurban Neighborhoods

Posted in Economics 101 Videos and Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
Where are the next housing hot spots? According to Windermere’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, they are the communities that exist between urban neighborhoods and the suburbs.
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May 22, 2017
The Trump Administration's Impact on U.S. Housing

Posted in Economics 101 Videos and Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
Will the Trump administration have an impact on the U.S. housing market? Windermere Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, weighs in on how mortgage rates, inflation, and the possible repeal of Dodd-Frank could impact housing in the foreseeable future.
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May 18, 2017
Windermere's Chief Economist Weighs in on White House Uncertainty

Posted in Market News
Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, was interviewed by real estate industry news leader, Inman News, on what impact recent White House turmoil could have on the U.S. housing market. This is what he had to say:
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May 15, 2017
Oregon and Southwest Washington Real Estate Market Update

Posted in Market News and Oregon and Southwest Washington Real Estate Market Update by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
Oregon State has added almost 40,000 new jobs over the past 12 months. The average home price in the region rose by 9.4% year-over-year to $334,299. This is down from 10.9% in the fourth quarter of 2016.
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May 10, 2017
Colorado Real Estate Market Update

Posted in Colorado Real Estate Market Update and Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
Annual employment in Colorado grew by a respectable 2.3% in February, which equated to about 64,000 new jobs over the past 12 months. Home prices remain well above historic highs and continue to trend upward. While there are very modest slowdowns in price growth—possibly a function of rising interest rates—they should continue to appreciate at above-average rates throughout 2017.
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