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Market Stats Western Washington Real Estate Market Update   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 your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere agent.   A […]
Market Stats Local Market Update April 2020 Windermere is focused on keeping our clients and our community safe and connected. We’re all in this together. Since the early days of COVID-19, our philosophy has been “Go slow and do no harm.” While real estate has been deemed an “essential” business, we have adopted guidelines that prioritize everyone’s safety and wellness. Like everything else in […]
windermere March 2020 “What’s happening in the Market” Even during these times of uncertainty, one thing is for sure. People need housing and available housing is very limited right now. The core principle of Supply and Demand are at work as we see a decline in listed properties during the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order, and Multiple offers are still the trend. Prices […]
windermere What does it mean to be “All in” during COVID? To our Clients & Friends, At Windermere, being “all in” means our agents love what they do, acting beyond themselves, and being there when it counts. During these uncertain times, I want you to know that I am more focused than ever on taking care of my clients and helping them move their dreams forward. […]
windermere How will the Coronavirus impact the Housing Market? Update March 16, 2020 Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner has been following the situation closely, watch this video for his thoughts on how COVID-19 will impact the national housing market and economy.
Home Buying What’s Happening in the Market? March 2020 stats As expected we have seen a dramatic increase in Sold prices for February 2020 numbers over the same time last year.  This is primarily due to the 4th Quarter correction in 2018 of homes that closed in February 2019.   Market times are falling and Multiple offers are heating up as February 2020 saw more than […]
Real Estate News Matthew Gardner’s Prediction: Will There Be A Recession in 2020?
Home Buying January 2020 What’s Happening in the Market Stats   As expected, the market has drastically picked up due to extremely low inventory and heighted Buyer activity that had been holding off purchasing during the holidays.  Since these stats are not a rolling 12 month average they are going to appear skewed due to the small sample size, but they do show year over […]
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Home Buying December 2019 “What’s Happening in the Market” Stats The increased amount of viewership of listings on Realtor.com in January 2019 shows that Buyer interest is absolutely heightened in January around the Puget Sound more than any place due to the limited inventory and the shear amount new jobs being created in our marketplace.  This trend shows there is no better time to list […]
Market Stats 2020 Housing Forecast and Market Predictions It’s that time of year when Windermere’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, dusts off his crystal ball and peers into the future to give us his predictions for the 2020 economy and housing market. First posted on windermere-bellevue.com
Home Buying Local Market Update November 2019 A steady influx of buyers continued to strain already tight inventory throughout the area in October. Home sales were up, as were prices in much of the region. With our thriving economy and highly desirable quality of life drawing ever more people here, the supply of homes isn’t close to meeting demand. Homeowners thinking about […]
Community Support Presenting the Big Check to Bellevue LifeSpring So thrilled to have presented a donation to Bellevue LifeSpring yesterday. We partnered with the Bellevue Wolverines this season to donate $100 for every home game touchdown during the months of September and October. Along with generous donations from our agents, we collected $7,300. Thank you to all who donated. Bellevue LifeSpring’s mission is to foster […]
Market Stats Western Washington Real Estate Market Update Q3 2019 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 your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere agent.   ECONOMIC OVERVIEW […]
Home Buying Local Market Update September 2019 A decrease in inventory coupled with an increase in sales activity led to fewer options for home shoppers in August. There is some good news for would-be buyers as mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest level in three years. Demand remains high but there simply aren’t enough homes on the market. Brokers are hoping […]
Market Stats The Slow Down in Foreign Buyers The United States housing market is experiencing a significant reduction in foreign buyers. Windermere Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, cites several factors that could be contributing to this trend and offers his opinions as to what to expect in this recent Market Update. Originally published on the Windermere Blog.
Market Stats Local Market Update August 2019 The real estate market continued to moderate in July. Inventory rose and home values softened, providing buyers with increased selection and more favorable pricing. With strong job growth and interest rates holding at below 4 percent, brokers expect the market to remain solid through fall. EASTSIDE The market remains strong on the Eastside. The current […]
Home Buying July 2019 Seattle Statistics
windermere July 2019 Rental Market Report – Seattle East Side
Home Buying Gardner Report Q2 2019 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 your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere agent. Economic Overview Washington […]
Real Estate Tips Are You Better Off Paying Your Mortgage Early or Investing Your Money? Photo Credit: Rawpixel via Unsplash Few topics cause more division among economists than the age-old debate of whether you’re better off paying off your mortgage earlier, or investing that money instead. And there’s a good reason why that debate continues; both sides make compelling arguments. For many people, their mortgage is the largest expense they […]