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Does a jump in demand fully explain the pandemic housing market?

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A new report from the Fed suggests it was spiking demand, not a lack of homes for sale, that sent prices skyrocketing over the past two years. Continue reading →

An economist’s take on what can be done about housing affordability

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There are currently 45 million Americans aged between 25 and 34 — and most aspire to homeownership. However, according to Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner, the massive price growth many of us have benefitted from over the past sev… Continue reading →

What the early census numbers say about moving patterns

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There’s a widespread belief that Americans have all packed up and moved because of the pandemic. At face value, it’s quite credible, according to Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner, especially given the level of 2021 home sales. But… Continue reading →

Would student loan forgiveness help young homebuyers? Not necessarily

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Forgiving student loan debt would have lots of economic impacts, but one of the most common arguments in the debate over this policy is that it would influence the housing market. Continue reading →

How inflation actually supports buyer demand: Matthew Gardner

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Other than when home prices crashed with the bursting of the housing bubble, for more than 50 years, home price growth has outpaced inflation. According to Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner, this means we are offsetting high consum… Continue reading →

What would the end of Roe v. Wade mean for housing and real estate?

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A newly leaked document indicates the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overrule the case that made abortion legal across the country. That could have big implications for where people want to live. Continue reading →

Blockchain and crypto: What buyers and sellers need to know

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Although still in its infancy, blockchain and crypto continue to evolve, garnering significant interest from individuals and large corporations alike. Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner shares insights to help you and your clients u… Continue reading →

As Omicron COVID variant spreads, real estate agents grin and bear it

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Disease experts are racing to address the Omicron variant, but in the real estate industry, few expect the new threat to be a game changer. Continue reading →

Inflation hasn’t peaked yet: 2022 housing forecast

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COVID-19 caused an unparalleled shock to the U.S. economy, and the Delta variant has certainly impacted the speed of recovery. However, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner firmly believes that the economy will continue to grow. Here’s his 2022 h… Continue reading →

Rising mortgage rates won’t be ‘major deterrent to homebuyers’

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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 →