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Will Rising Foreclosures Impact the Housing Market?
Rising U.S. Foreclosures The market has certainly shifted since mortgage rates started skyrocketing last year and, with prices pulling back across much of the country, some have started to become concerned about the likelihood of foreclosures rising—clearly a timely topic given current circumstances. Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner monthly episode of Monday with […]
March Local Market Update
A recent surge in purchase activity indicates that the early spring real estate market is in full swing in our region. Fluctuating interest rates have caused some buyers to converge on properly-priced listings when rates are down, while potential sellers have been hesitant to let go of the historically low mortgages they have on their […]
How to Save Money to Buy a House
It’s no secret that buying a home is a serious financial undertaking, but aspiring homeowners are often left wondering what the methods behind the process actually look like. One of the telltale signs that you’re ready to buy a home is having substantial savings to use toward the purchase. The following information goes under the hood of […]
Local Market Update – February 2023
According to Windermere’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner, taking an annual average “is better than comparing this month to this month.” For example, inventory across the Puget Sound region is up almost 200% year-over-year. When compared to the number of active listings during the last pre-pandemic year, the current number falls short by about 30%. This […]
Staying Safe When Selling Your Home
Staying organized while selling your home can feel impossible, especially if you’re buying a new home at the same time. There’s also the pressure to keep your home clean and tidy for showings to prospective buyers. In all the chaos, taking the proper safety precautions can fall by the wayside, but it is something that should […]
Q4 2022 Western Washington Real Estate Market Update
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 your Windermere Real […]
2023 Real Estate Forecast: Why This Market Won’t Be Like 2008
2023 Real Estate Forecast Existing Home Sales & Forecast Image Source: Matthew Gardner As Chief Economist for Windermere Real Estate, Matthew Gardner is responsible for analyzing and interpreting economic data and its impact on the real estate market on both a local and national level. Matthew has over 30 years of professional experience both in […]
5 Interior Design Trends for 2023
The interior design trends of 2022 included a renaissance of colorful decorating, a preference for sustainable materials, and incorporating nature throughout the home. They reflected the continued evolution of our lifestyles in recent years and showed an overall desire for our homes to be somewhere we can relax, decompress, and focus on our well being. […]
How to Buy a House in 2023
How to Save Money to Buy a House No matter where your savings stand, these strategies can help to beef up your savings account as you prepare to buy a home. Reduce Debt: Carrying extra debt can weigh you down throughout the home buying process. And even if you make progress on your savings, you’ll be […]
$50 Million Raised for the Windermere Foundation!
This has been a special year at Windermere. For our 50th anniversary, we set a goal of hitting $50 million in total donations to the Windermere Foundation, which supports low-income and homeless families in our communities. And we did it! Thank you to anyone who donated, volunteered, or helped at our events this year for […]
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