The big asterisk on that October jobs report: Economist

Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at how recent events have impacted the October jobs report and what it means for the economy. Continue reading

Existing-home sales show the market is still frozen: Economist

Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at September’s “disappointing” existing-home sales report and discusses some of the factors impacting the numbers. Continue reading

Numbers to know: Is the Fed having second thoughts about rate cuts?

Inflation, combined with September’s strong jobs report, suggests that the Fed might be rethinking how quickly to cut the Federal Funds Rate, says Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker. Continue reading

Strong jobs report paints brighter economic picture: Economist

In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker illuminates the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: The latest employment numbers. Continue reading

More than 1 in 6 houses sold in August were newly built: Economist

In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker illuminates the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: Newly built single-family homes. Continue reading

Numbers you should know with Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker

In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker illuminates the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: The Fed’s latest rate cut. Continue reading

Home value hits all-time high in June as owners cling to low rates

The typical home value breached $350,000 for the first time in June, a new peak in typical values according to a report by Zillow. Redfin shows nearly 92 percent of homeowners have a mortgage rate below 6 percent. Continue reading

‘Voluntary moves are gone’: Why today’s buyer looks so different

More buyers today are moving because they have to. Here’s what they look like — and how agents are courting their business in a down market. Continue reading

Low inventory propped up price growth this spring

U.S. home values grew 1.4 percent between April and May of 2023 — slower than the past two springs but faster than both the 2018 and 2019 spring markets. Continue reading