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. Continue reading
Home values in the gambler’s paradise recently eclipsed records from the 2006 housing bubble. As Inman Connect Las Vegas kicks into gear, agents describe a remarkable run. Continue reading
Strong numbers of pending home sales and applications for purchase loans have pushed up sales forecasts through the end of the year. Continue reading
With plenty of cash and high incomes, young professionals from bustling metros have made a big imprint on the sleepy ski town of Bend, Oregon. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
For higher-end buyers, this lakeside neighborhood boasts unparalleled access to both the shoreline and Milwaukee city life. Continue reading
Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into recent housing data releases and shares why the market is still far from balanced. Continue reading
The number of homes for sale rose in June for the second consecutive month but remained far from a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
National home prices were up 14.8 percent from a year ago, “wiping out any affordability boost” from rising household income and low mortgage rates, said First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming. Continue reading