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Local Look Western Washington Housing Update 6/4/26

SOURCE: Windermere Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and this is a Local Look at the May 2026 data from the Northwest MLS. As we approach the end of the spring selling season, we can now say it was a bit disappointing for sellers. On the flipside, that means this summer […]
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Real Estate Contingencies: What They Are and Why They Matter

SOURCE: Windermere Imagine a home-buying scenario where you make an offer, the seller immediately accepts, and everything goes smoothly until you’re handed the keys. It’s possible, but more often, buying a home involves negotiation, counteroffers, and a back-and-forth dialogue between buyer and seller to reach a deal. And in some cases, the deal can fall through. That’s […]
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Windermere Foundation Brings Cheer, Laughter, and Basic Needs in the Final Months of 2023

SOURCE: Windermere Windermere Real Estate offices throughout the Western U.S. brought holiday cheer and laughter to their local communities during the holiday season of 2023, wrapping up a year of giving that raised over $2.9 million for the Windermere Foundation, bringing the total raised since 1989 to more than $53 million. Here are a few […]
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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, […]

Market News Local Look Western Washington Housing Update 6/4/26 SOURCE: Windermere Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and this is a Local Look at the May 2026 data from the Northwest MLS. As we approach the end of the spring selling season, we can now say it was a bit disappointing for sellers. On the flipside, that means this summer […]

Market News Real Estate Contingencies: What They Are and Why They Matter SOURCE: Windermere Imagine a home-buying scenario where you make an offer, the seller immediately accepts, and everything goes smoothly until you’re handed the keys. It’s possible, but more often, buying a home involves negotiation, counteroffers, and a back-and-forth dialogue between buyer and seller to reach a deal. And in some cases, the deal can fall through. That’s […]

Market News Windermere Foundation Brings Cheer, Laughter, and Basic Needs in the Final Months of 2023 SOURCE: Windermere Windermere Real Estate offices throughout the Western U.S. brought holiday cheer and laughter to their local communities during the holiday season of 2023, wrapping up a year of giving that raised over $2.9 million for the Windermere Foundation, bringing the total raised since 1989 to more than $53 million. Here are a few […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

Market News 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 […]

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 […]

Market News Will Rising Foreclosures Impact the Housing Market? How will rising foreclosures impact the U.S. housing market? To give his answer, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner sheds light on the latest foreclosure data and shows how prepared home buyers are to manage their mortgage debt today compared to the 2000s. This video on foreclosures is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series […]

Market News Renting vs. Buying a Home: The Financial Benefits of Homeownership This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. 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. Renting vs. Buying a Home One of my followers asked me about some of […]

Market News Are We in a Housing Recession? This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. 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. Hello there, I’m Windermere’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner and welcome to this month’s episode […]

Market News The Continued Decline of the Housing Market Index This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. 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. Hello there, I’m Windermere’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner and welcome to this month’s […]