The former Chief Economist for Windermere helps us understand how the economy is doing amongst the tariff and immigration changes at a federal level. He also shares interesting data on the job market and housing in Washington state. We ask him what people looking to buy a house should know, if he sees us heading towards a recession, and so much more in this special mid-year economic outlook episode.
Matthew Gardner - Principal & Chief Economist, Gardner Economics
Matthew Gardner is the Principal and Chief Economist at Gardner Economics in Seattle. Prior to this he was the Chief Economist for Windermere. With nearly three decades of experience in U.S. and U.K. real estate markets, Matthew draws on a background in econometrics to forecast housing trends and guide strategic decisions. He chairs the UW Washington Center for Real Estate Research, sits on the Washington Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors, and lectures in forecasting at the University of Washington.
Venue:
Thank you to Columbia Tower Club for allowing us to record this episode at the Top of the Tower Studios!
About host Rachel Horgan:
Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.
Contact:
Email: info@theweeklyseattle.com
Instagram: @theweeklyseattle
Website: www.theweeklyseattle.com
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