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Housing Market Outlook

Despite intensifying inflation, labor shortages and supply chain bottlenecks, prospects for economic growth remain bright. With the expansion still intact, the housing market is set for another strong year, although significant challenges remain. This presentation will provide insight on how the housing market will contend with historically low inventories of home for sale, sky-rocketing prices and rising mortgage rates in the years ahead.

About Charlie

Charlie Dougherty is a vice president and economist with Wells Fargo’s Corporate and Investment Bank. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, he covers the U.S. economy with a focus on commercial real estate, housing, construction, and regional sectors of the economy. He regularly writes indicator reports, produces special commentary, and contributes to the company’s Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary. His commentary on the U.S. economy has been featured in various regional and national media publications, including Bloomberg News, Yahoo Finance, and The Washington Post.

Before joining Wells Fargo in 2017, Charlie worked as a regional economist and consultant for IHS Markit and more recently for CertainTeed, one of the largest building product manufacturers in North America.

Charlie holds a B.A. and B.S. in economics and finance from the University of Pittsburgh and a M.A. in economics from Temple University in Philadelphia.

He is a member of the National Association of Business Economics, Philadelphia Council of Business Economics, and Charlotte Economics Club.