Looking For a Housing Economist to Speak at Your Event?
Short answer: Matthew Gardner is a housing and real estate economist who has advised on housing markets since 1999 and serves on the Washington State Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors. He delivers data-driven forecasts for conferences, associations, lenders, builders and corporate events, in person or virtually.
Matthew Gardner delivers a keynote presentation for brokers of The Agency where he gives his expectations for the global economy and housing markets.
Popular topics
Popular Topics
U.S. and regional housing forecast for the year ahead (2027 edition)
Mortgage rates, inflation and the Fed: what they mean for buyers, builders and lenders
The housing shortage and what policy can actually fix
Puget Sound, Washington State and regional market outlooks
Custom briefings for boards and leadership teams
What organizers get
A talk built around your audience and region, not a recycled deck
The latest data, updated just before your event
Live Q&A with time built in for your audience’s questions
Formats to fit your program: keynote, fireside chat, panel or board briefing
In-person or virtual delivery
Who books Matthew
Matthew speaks to real estate associations, mortgage and banking groups, homebuilders, economic development organizations and corporate leadership teams. Recent engagements have been for CEP Multifamily Investors, the Northwest Hotel Investors Forum, the Puget Sound Business Journal, and Mountain Pacific Bank.
How to choose a housing economist for your event
A good economist speaker does three things. They tailor the content to your audience, so a room of lenders hears something different from a room of builders. They use current data instead of last quarter’s slides. They also explain the “so what” in plain language. When you compare speakers, ask whether the talk will be customized, how recent the data will be, and how the speaker will explain what it means for your audience. Matthew’s talks are built around all three.
Frequently asked questions
Does Matthew speak virtually?Yes. He speaks in person anywhere in North America and virtually.
How far in advance should we book?Earlier is better, especially for dates early in the year. Inquire to see if your date is available.
What formats are available?Keynotes, fireside chats, panel appearances and private briefings for boards and leadership teams.
Can the talk focus on our region or industry?Yes. Every talk is built around your audience, region and the questions your members and clients are asking.
How do we get a quote?Send an inquiry through the speaking form and include your date, location, audience size and format.
Watch sample talks or see upcoming events on the Speaking page.
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