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Blog 3 Must-Do’s When Selling Your House in 2024 If one of the goals on your list is selling your house and making a move this year, you’re likely juggling a mix of excitement about what’s ahead and feeling a little sentimental about your current home. A great way to balance those emotions and make sure you’re confident in your decision is to keep these three best practices […]
Blog Local Market Update: January 2024 Despite moments of snow in Western Washington, the local real estate market is slowly warming, as new opportunities arise for both home buyers and sellers. Lower mortgage rates are welcome news for buyers, and low inventory means sellers are starting the year with minimal competition. King County continues to see residential price gains, with last […]
Blog What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power January 8, 2024 For BuyersFirst Time Home BuyersMove-Up BuyersBuying Myths If you want to buy a home, it’s important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month. Fortunately, rates for 30-year fixed mortgages have come down significantly since the end of October and are currently under 7%, according to Freddie Mac (see […]
Blog 2024: New Year, New Beginnings As we welcome the new year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past year and celebrate the accomplishments we have achieved together. In 2023, we saw a thriving real estate market, and we were honored to help many of you buy and sell your homes. Your trust means the world to […]
Blog Happening on the Eastside: January 2024 Each month we put together a comprehensive calendar of special events happening across the Eastside in cities like Kirkland, Bellevue, and Redmond. This January ring in the New Year with our exciting lineup of events! From concerts and comedy shows to art exhibits and wine walks, we’ve got something for everyone. So, mark your calendars, […]
Blog Expert Quotes on the 2024 Housing Market Forecast If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market in 2024. In 2023, higher mortgage rates, confusion over home price headlines, and a lack of homes for sale created some challenges for buyers and sellers looking to make a move. But what’s on the horizon for the new year? The […]
Blog Local Market Update: December 2023     Just like December temperature variations, our local real estate market continues to feel up and down. Interest rates, regional economic conditions and seasonal market shifts have meant rising home prices in some areas and drops in others. While the expected winter slowdown means overall lower inventory, buyers are still willing to compete for […]
Blog Matthew Gardner’s Top 10 Housing Predictions for 2024 This video shows Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner’s Top 10 Predictions for 2024. Each month, he analyzes the most up-to-date U.S. housing data to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market. See more market insights on our blog here.  Matthew Gardner’s Top 10 Predictions for 2024 1. Still no housing bubble […]
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Blog Happening on the Eastside: December 2023 December is almost here, and with it comes a slew of exciting events to get you in the holiday spirit! From festive markets and cozy concerts to outdoor adventures and family-friendly fun, there’s something for everyone this month. Get ready to deck the halls, sip hot cocoa, and make some merry memories. Every month we […]
Blog Home Prices Still Growing – Just at a More Normal Pace If you’re feeling a bit muddy on what’s happening with home prices, that’s no surprise. Some people are still saying prices are falling, even though data proves otherwise. Part of that misconception is because people are getting their information from unreliable sources. But it’s also coming from some media coverage misrepresenting what the data really shows. So, to […]
Blog Local Market Update: November 2023 As we march steadily into the cooler winter months, the expected seasonal slowdown is upon us. Interest rate increases have continued to influence a quieter-than-usual fall market. Higher mortgage rates reduce buying power, as well as the momentum of move-up buyers and sellers. Fewer sellers mean lower inventory and a reduction in closed sales. Indeed, […]
Blog The Gardner Report: 3rd Quarter 2023 WINDERMERE INSIGHTS ·5 min read The Gardner Report – Western Washington Q3 2023 The following analysis 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 […]
Blog Happening on the Eastside: November 2023 Temperatures have dropped and staying warm and dry has become the name of the game during these chilly autumn months. That doesn’t mean the fun has to end – there’s still plenty of ways to make the most of the season. Every month we put together a comprehensive list of community and special events happening […]
Blog Inexpensive (and boring) Home Improvement Projects That Can Put Money in Your Pocket It is easy to get excited while watching home makeover programs on HGTV or the DIY Network. The renovations undertaken are usually high on visual-impact and any challenges are resolved in less than a half-hour or hour. However, there are a number of improvements that can have big impact on energy bills and that get […]
Blog The Market is in Gridlock – What You Can Do About It In a word, the current real estate market right now is stuck in gridlock. It is very frustrating to watch unless you are a homeowner completely content with your home and with no goals to move. If you are a frustrated homeowner who wants to move or a frustrated buyer who wants to buy, this […]
Blog Local Market Update: October 2023 With the fall season finally upon us, the behavior of the housing market is like the range in outdoor temperatures: somewhere between warm to cool. There’s a lower overall volume of home sales than in recent years, but at the same times buyers are moving quickly and assertively on highly desired properties, despite higher interest […]
Blog Understanding the Benefits of Owning Your First Home   Are you considering buying your first home? If so, it can be helpful to know what led other people to make that decision. According to a recent survey of first-time homebuyers by PulteGroup: “When asked why they purchased their first home recently, the answer was simple: because they wanted to. Either the desire to stop renting or recognition that […]
Blog Happening on the Eastside: October 2023 Kids are back in school, the rains have arrived, and we’re starting to see leaves turning …autumn is upon us. If you’re looking for all the best ways to take advantage of true fall here in the Pacific Northwest you’ve come to the right place. Each month we put together a comprehensive calendar of special […]
Blog Are More Homes Coming onto the Market? An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, especially if it’s priced right. But there are some early signs that more listings […]
Blog Local Market Update: September 2023 As summer draws to a close, the local housing market remains somewhat unsettled. This is due to persistently high interest rates that have caused buyers to pause and sellers to hold onto their pandemic-era mortgage rates, as well as low inventory increasing competition for the available listings. Sold home prices in some areas have begun […]