As 2026 comes to a close, all eyes are 2027. What will happen to mortgage rates? Will home sales rebound? How is the Philadelphia area market compared to the rest of the country? Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, Bright MLS Chief Economist, will present data on the local housing market across Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties and provide a look ahead to next year.

As Bright MLS Chief Economist, Dr. Lisa Sturtevant is the only MLS-focused chief economist in the country. Lisa’s experience in economic, demographic, and housing market research spans more than 20 years. Lisa currently leads the research and forecast activities for Bright, serving as a thought leader on the housing market.

Prior to Bright MLS, Lisa was Chief Economist with Virginia REALTORS®, founder and president of LSA Planning, a housing consulting firm, and served in other research capacities at non-profit organizations and universities.Lisa completed her PhD in public policy from George Mason University, earned a master’s degree in public policy from University of Maryland and received a BS in mathematical economics from Wake Forest University.

For questions regarding registration and seminar material, please email info@tcsr.realtor.

This course does NOT provide any continuing education credits.