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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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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% […]
