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Are You Asking Yourself These Questions About Selling Your House?

Some homeowners hesitate to sell because they’ve got unanswered questions that hold them back. But a lot of times their concerns are based on misconceptions, not facts. And if they’d just talk to an agent about it, they’d see these doubts aren’t necessarily a hurdle at all. If uncertainty is keeping you from making a […]
Preparing to Buy a Home

Buyer Bright Spot: There Are More Homes on the Market

The past few years have been challenging for homebuyers, especially with higher home prices and mortgage rates. And if you’re trying to buy a home, it’s easy to worry you won’t be able to find something in your budget. But here’s what you need to know. The number of homes for sale has grown a whole […]
Preparing to Buy a Home

3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring

Let’s face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today’s mortgage rates. You might even be thinking, “Should I just wait until spring when more homes hit the market and rates might be lower?” But here’s the thing, no one knows for sure where mortgage rates will go from here, and […]
Preparing to Sell Your Home

2025 Housing Market Forecast

Click to watch the video 2025 Highlights! Mortgage rates are projected to come down slightly. Home prices are forecast to rise in most areas. And, there will be more homes available for sale.

Preparing to Sell Your Home Are You Asking Yourself These Questions About Selling Your House? Some homeowners hesitate to sell because they’ve got unanswered questions that hold them back. But a lot of times their concerns are based on misconceptions, not facts. And if they’d just talk to an agent about it, they’d see these doubts aren’t necessarily a hurdle at all. If uncertainty is keeping you from making a […]

Preparing to Buy a Home Buyer Bright Spot: There Are More Homes on the Market The past few years have been challenging for homebuyers, especially with higher home prices and mortgage rates. And if you’re trying to buy a home, it’s easy to worry you won’t be able to find something in your budget. But here’s what you need to know. The number of homes for sale has grown a whole […]

Preparing to Buy a Home 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring Let’s face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today’s mortgage rates. You might even be thinking, “Should I just wait until spring when more homes hit the market and rates might be lower?” But here’s the thing, no one knows for sure where mortgage rates will go from here, and […]

Preparing to Sell Your Home 2025 Housing Market Forecast Click to watch the video 2025 Highlights! Mortgage rates are projected to come down slightly. Home prices are forecast to rise in most areas. And, there will be more homes available for sale.

Market News Local Market Update In the waning days of summer, the local real estate market saw rising sold prices, declining mortgage rates and rising inventory. The price trend shows that sellers are still seeing gains by listing their homes. The rate and supply trends are motivating buyers to be active in the market this fall. As of the second […]

Market News Local Market Update – August 2024 The lazy days of summer are upon us, but home and condo sales are not the least bit idle. Just last month every area in this report saw more homes sell and for higher median prices than a year ago. And this month we’ve witnessed the year’s single biggest one-week drop-in mortgage rates, which have […]

Market News Local Market Update – June 2024 The numbers are in, and last month’s real estate sales data in our region told two tales. The first is of a market that has had far more demand than supply, with rising prices and quickening market times reflecting this imbalance. The second tale is of a market attracting the attention of sellers eager to […]

Market News 10 Housing Predictions for 2024 Matthew Gardner’s Top 10 Predictions for 2024 1. Still no housing bubble This was number one on my list last year and, so far, my forecast was spot on. The reason why I’m calling it out again is because the market performed better in 2023 than I expected. Continued price growth, combined with significantly higher mortgage rates, […]

Preparing to Sell Your Home How to Stay Safe at Home During a Power Outage How to Stay Safe at Home During a Power Outage by Sandy Dodge A stormy night with the lights out can complicate things at home. But with the right preparation, you and your household can switch gears quickly and ride out the blackout period, however long it may last. Power outages can happen unexpectedly, so […]

Preparing to Sell Your Home Turnkey vs. Fixer-Upper: Pros and Cons Turnkey vs. Fixer-Upper: Pros and Cons by Sandy Dodge The beauty of real estate is that different properties satisfy different needs. Although single-family homes are great for putting down roots, that may not be your motivation for purchasing your next home. If you’re looking to buy a property with the intent of renting it, both turnkey and […]

Market News Q3 Western Washington Gardner Report The following analysis of select counties of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Regional Economic […]

Market News U.S. Housing Market 2023 Hello there, I’m Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner and welcome to this month’s episode of Monday with Matthew. The National Association of REALTORS® released their data on the U.S. housing market in August, and it contained a few things which I found interesting and wanted to share with you. U.S. Housing Market 2023: Home Prices, […]

Market News How Low Inventory Is Affecting the Housing Market Low Inventory Housing Market Hello there, I’m Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner and welcome to this month’s episode of Monday with Matthew. As we are all aware, the housing market has softened considerably with the number of existing homes available to buy close to record lows. Today we are going to talk about supply, and how the […]

Preparing to Buy a Home Why Should I Work With A Real Estate Agent? TOP 3 THINGS BUYERS WANT MOST: #1 HELP FINDING THE RIGHT HOME What’s your ideal location? Many factors can influence where you want to purchase a home. It could be anything from the school district, proximity to shopping and dining or just the right neighborhood vibe. What are your thoughts on home improvements? A home’s […]

Preparing to Sell Your Home Selling Your Home: 5 Common Myths Selling your home is a crash course in real estate education. As you prepare to sell, it’s important to remember that that not everything you’ve heard is true. There are several common myths that can lead to costly mistakes in the selling process. Knowing the truth behind them will clarify your selling journey and help […]

Market News GARDNER REPORT – Q2 2023 WESTERN WASHINGTON [Gardner Report by Windermere’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner] ECONOMIC OVERVIEW: As discussed in the first quarter Gardner Report, job growth continues to slow. Even though Western Washington added 54,391 new jobs over the past 12 months, which represented a decent growth rate of 2.3%, the slowdown in the creation of new jobs is palpable. The […]

Market News Local Market Update – July 2023 This summer’s local housing market is seeing low inventory feed higher prices, putting the squeeze on would-be buyers. June is typically the month where home prices reach their apex, and last month was no exception as King and Snohomish counties’ prices neared the peaks seen during the sugar high of the pandemic market. Approximately 80% […]

Market News Top 10 Real Estate Market Predictions 2023 | Mid-Year Update The following predictions were made last November by Windermere’s chief economist, Matthew Gardner. They covered everything from expectations for home sales and prices, to shifting government policies. Let’s see how these predictions actually held up. Hello there, I’m Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner and you may remember that at the end of last […]

Local Events Experience the Rhythm of Summer in Seattle As the sun shines brightly and the warm breeze sweeps through the Emerald City, it’s the perfect time to embrace the vibrant music scene and indulge in the joy of live performances. Seattle and its surrounding areas come alive during the summer with a multitude of outdoor concerts. So, grab your friends, bring a blanket, […]

Market News Would the FHFA Mortgage Fee Changes Have Favored Buyers with Low Credit Scores? FHFA Mortgage Fee Changes Hello there, I’m Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner, and welcome to this month’s episode of Monday with Matthew. As most of you are aware, the Federal Housing Finance Authority announced that they were going to raise the upfront fees for mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and that led to significant […]