Windermere’s chief economist gives presentation at WCR meeting

The Women’s Council of REALTORS Seattle-Metro Chapter held their first meeting of the year at our Bellevue office and invited Chief Economist for Windermere, Matthew Gardner, to give a presentation titled “What Will 2016 Hold for the Seattle Economy and Housing Market?” You can read more about Gardner’s predictions for our region’s economy here and here.

.@SeattleEcon presenting his 2016 predictions for the region’s economy and housing market. pic.twitter.com/bnrsNfpy1l

— SKCRealtors (@SKCRealtors) January 8, 2016

“My prediction is that student debt is likely to double by 2025.” –@SeattleEcon pic.twitter.com/GBbOEnuAoB — SKCRealtors (@SKCRealtors) January 8, 2016

“I believe we are in an apartment bubble downtown Seattle.” –@SeattleEcon

— SKCRealtors (@SKCRealtors) January 8, 2016

“35k people migrating to our region every year on top of those being born here.” –@SeattleEcon on migration patterns in #Seattle — SKCRealtors (@SKCRealtors) January 8, 2016

“This was the best year in 9 years in terms of transactions. It should have been higher but there’s nothing to buy.” –@SeattleEcon

— SKCRealtors (@SKCRealtors) January 8, 2016

All is right in the world… @Boeing is building planes + #Tacoma is growing! –@SeattleEcon #WCRseattle — WCR Seattle (@WCR_seattle) January 8, 2016

.@SeattleEcon predicts a 6 to 6.5% price growth in King County for single family homes

— SKCRealtors (@SKCRealtors) January 8, 2016

#Millennials– will they buy? @SeattleEcon believes they will in spite of many impediments. pic.twitter.com/hLBCbVTIXy — SKCRealtors (@SKCRealtors) January 8, 2016