Brad Hunter
HomeAdvisor Chief Economist
Brad Hunter spearheads HomeAdvisor’s analysis and tracking of housing markets and the home improvement industry using proprietary data from HomeAdvisor.
In his former position, Mr. Hunter was chief economist and director of consulting for Metrostudy where he orchestrated hundreds of area-specific housing market studies over his 18 years at the firm. He also presented original research and insights to the federal agencies that focused on the housing industry during the depths of the housing crisis.
With nearly 30 years of experience in housing market forecasting, Brad Hunter is a Full Member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and has authored numerous articles and chapters in books for ULI, including Market Profiles. He is regularly cited in local and national journals, and has recently been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg News and CNBC. His analysis is also featured in a book called “Foreclosure Nation”. He graduated in 1985 from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in economics and has been a guest lecturer at Harvard University.
Upcoming Events:
PCBC: Housing and Economic Forecast Panelist
When: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM PST
Location: Moscone Center, Hall E, Room 131, San Francisco
Contact Info: For more information about the event, contact publicrelations[at]homeadvisor[dot]com
Most Recent Posts:
Consumers are becoming more cautious with their money, but that actually has positive implications for home improvement spending.
Real Estate Affordability Across America – How Does Your City Stack Up?
Following a 27 percent increase in home prices over the past five years, home affordability has again become a hot topic.
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Downloadable Media:
Brad Hunter NAREE 2016 Presentation