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W Report – October 2023

Local market update. Low inventory has kept King County home sales pretty quiet of late, although the market is seeing some year-over-year price gains. With stock so depleted, it’s likely unit sales will remain supressed for the remainder of the year.Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE Will […]
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5 Ways to Add Privacy to Your Patio or Balcony

Your home’s interior can offer you peace of mind, but there’s nothing like the connection between your patio and the great outdoors. With a little privacy, you can relax and unwind at home like never before. Here are five creative tips to add privacy to your patio or balcony and turn into your own personal […]
Market News, Matthew Gardner

How Low Inventory Is Affecting the Housing Market

Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner demonstrates how the U.S. housing market is adapting to low inventory levels. He touches on the new construction industry, supply changes in large metro areas, median home sale prices, and more. This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, […]
W Report

W Report – September 2023

Local market update. High interest rates and persistent low inventory have slowed unit sales in King County, while home prices have held steady. Despite ongoing buyer activity, pandemic-era mortgages have kept many local sellers sidelined. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. WINDERMERE INSIGHTS Housing market insights for the rest of 2023 Heavily influenced […]

W Report W Report – October 2023 Local market update. Low inventory has kept King County home sales pretty quiet of late, although the market is seeing some year-over-year price gains. With stock so depleted, it’s likely unit sales will remain supressed for the remainder of the year.Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE Will […]

Design 5 Ways to Add Privacy to Your Patio or Balcony Your home’s interior can offer you peace of mind, but there’s nothing like the connection between your patio and the great outdoors. With a little privacy, you can relax and unwind at home like never before. Here are five creative tips to add privacy to your patio or balcony and turn into your own personal […]

Market News How Low Inventory Is Affecting the Housing Market Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner demonstrates how the U.S. housing market is adapting to low inventory levels. He touches on the new construction industry, supply changes in large metro areas, median home sale prices, and more. This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, […]

W Report W Report – September 2023 Local market update. High interest rates and persistent low inventory have slowed unit sales in King County, while home prices have held steady. Despite ongoing buyer activity, pandemic-era mortgages have kept many local sellers sidelined. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. WINDERMERE INSIGHTS Housing market insights for the rest of 2023 Heavily influenced […]

Living 6 Home Cleaning Tips to Eliminate Household Odors A home that smells fresh feels fresh. But as all homeowners know, even after spending hours cleaning your home top to bottom, musty and unclean smells somehow find a way to hang around. We’ll take a look at some of the most common household odors and offer home cleaning tips to eliminate them room by room. […]

Selling How to Research Home Prices Before Selling Your Home Thinking about selling your home? You’ve likely got a thousand questions swimming around in your head, but there’s one that tends to stick out in homeowners’ minds above the others: What’s my home worth? Your real estate agent will be your greatest resource in answering this question once you’ve decided you’re ready to sell your home, […]

Market News U.S. Home Prices and Housing Affordability in 2023 Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner gives an updated look at U.S. home prices and housing affordability in 2023 by examining two key second-quarter reports from ATTOM Data Solutions and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, […]

W Report W Report – August 2023 Local market update. High temperatures and high interest rates have hit the market in full force, leading to slower sales. Across King County, buyers are navigating a shortage of inventory along with peak market prices.Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE Bellevue expands Multifamily Tax Exemption Housing affordability […]

Buying Turnkey vs. Fixer-Upper: Pros and Cons 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 fixer-upper listings will cross your path during your home […]

Market News Q2 2023 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 […]

Market News Housing Market 2023: Home Prices, U.S. Demographics, and More Harvard University’s latest edition of “The State of the Nation’s Housing” has arrived, and Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner is here to break down what the data presented in the report means for the U.S. housing market in 2023 and beyond. This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief […]

Market News 2023 Top 10 Predictions | Mid-Year Update Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner revisits his Top 10 Predictions for 2023. Reviewing his forecasts for home prices, mortgage rates, and more, he highlights recent changes in the real estate market and updates his predictions for the near future. This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew […]

W Report W Report – June 2023 Local market update. High interest rates and scant inventory across King County are creating new dynamics for buyers and sellers alike. Both sides should be prepared to negotiate — buyers with more cash and sellers with accurate list prices.Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE Seattle approves new […]

Selling Selling Your Home: 5 Common Myths Selling your home is a crash course in real estate education. You’ll learn how to work with your real estate agent to find a buyer and sell at the right price. 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 […]

Market News Would the FHFA Mortgage Fee Changes Have Favored Buyers with Low Credit Scores? The Federal Housing Finance Authority recently put a hold on raising upfront mortgage fees given pushback that suggested home buyers with good credit were being penalized. Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner looks at Loan Level Price Adjustments (LLPAs) to explain why some headlines were misleading. This video on the proposed FHFA mortgage fee changes is […]

W Report W Report – May 2023 Local market update. Dwindling inventory across King County has led to rising prices, causing a small upswing in the market despite higher interest rates. Although prices are down year-over-year, the steady monthly price growth is encouraging to prospective sellers.Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE Where local Millennials […]

Design How Much Paint Do I Need? Indoor Paint Calculator Whether you’ve just bought a house or you’ve lived in your home sweet home for years, at some point its walls and surfaces will be due for a fresh coat of paint. Repainting can breathe new life into an interior and help you personalize the space, whether you’re working within the latest interior design trends or blazing […]

Living Managing Your Investment Property: DIY vs Hiring a Professional Owning real estate is an efficient and productive addition to your investment portfolio. For an investment property that you don’t plan to live in, whether it’s your second home or you’ve done this a few times before, you’re faced with decisions about how to best use that investment for your goals. Some investors will remodel their new property and […]

Market News Q1 2023 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 […]

Market News Mortgage Rate Predictions and Misconceptions The Federal Reserve Bank of New York just released their 2023 Housing Survey, which shows how the U.S. population feels about the housing market. Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner digs into the mortgage rate predictions, showing how demographics played a role in the results. This video on mortgage rate predictions is the latest in our […]