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Market conditions Gardner Report – Q2 2020 Western Washington   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.   REGIONAL […]
Uncategorized Local Market Update – July 2020 While our lives are very different than they were a year ago, the local real estate market has recovered to 2019 levels. Record low interest rates are helping spur demand. Sales were up, home prices increased and multiple offers were common. The number of pending sales, a measure of current demand, was higher in June […]
For Your Home At Home in the Outdoors   More than 80 percent of Americans say they want an outdoor living space where they can relax and entertain. And it’s no wonder why. Outdoor spaces extend your livable space, add visual interest, and increase not only your quality of life, but also the overall value of your home. (In some cases, the increase […]
Buying a home How the American Home has Evolved   Owning a home has been an American tradition from the start. But the home itself has changed dramatically over the years. For example, you may be surprised to learn how much the size of the average American home has increased since the turn of the 20th century—especially when you compare it to the size of […]
Community June Happenings: Plan a “State-cation”   As the weather turns warmer and counties across the state move through the phases of reopening, our mind turns to getting out of the house and getting away for a bit. Coronavirus remains a concern and extra precautions (particularly masks and social distancing) need to be taken this year, but that doesn’t put a […]
Market conditions Seattle’s Housing Market Remains Resilient Despite COVID-19 The Seattle area housing market in May continued to show resiliency amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, with increases compared to the previous month in new listings and pending sales. A report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service — which covers 23 counties in the region — showed King County had 3,585 new listings during May, compared with 2,707 […]
Market conditions Local Market Update – June 2020   As we move to the next phase of reopening, life feels like it’s slowly inching back towards normal. The same is true in real estate. Statistics on home sales in May provided the first true picture of the effects of COVID-19. Those reports confirmed the incredible strength and stability of the local real estate […]
Community Easy Indulgences to Treat Yourself During Quarantine No matter how many video conference calls, virtual happy hours and Houseparty hangouts, our Stay Home, Stay Healthy period of self-quarantine has left many of us feeling isolated. Though some self-indulgences, like massages, salon visits, and other activities aren’t possible right now, here are some ideas to delight the senses, stretch your legs and give yourself a […]
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Community How COVID-19 is Really Impacting Local Real Estate   The challenges presented by COVID-19 have been felt locally by every home buyer, seller and real estate broker. Residential real estate, which was moving at breakneck speed through February, came to a screeching halt for two weeks in March after the initial Stay Home order was implemented. As soon as Governor Inslee declared real […]
Market conditions Local Market Update – May 2020 We hope you are weathering the new normal as best as you can. With everyone spending more time than ever at home, real estate has taken on a whole new importance. For those who are interested, here is a brief update on how COVID-19 continues to affect our local market: Business was better than expected […]
For Your Home 13 Appliance Tips & Hacks for Household Chores   Modern home appliances make our lives so much easier: They tackle dreaded household chores, saving us time and effort. There are lots of ways to use them, however, that you may not have thought of before. Here are 13 little-known tricks for getting more than your money’s worth from your appliances.   Sanitize small […]
Community Support Local: Ways to Boost Our Community during COVID-19 Now more than ever, our local community needs our love and support. Whether you’re able to donate time, money or other resources, we’ve rounded up a few comprehensive local guides to help you get involved and give back. Donate to Coronavirus Causes This list compiled by The Seattle Times is extensive — covering everything from animals to research […]
Market conditions 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 MESSAGE […]
Buyers advice 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 […]
Uncategorized EMBRACE THE CHANGE Can you believe it’s October already and Halloween is just around the corner?  I love Fall (or Autumn as we call it in England!) for many reasons. October is my birthday month so what’s not to love about that.  Then there’s the weather – I always have romantic hopes that there will be more crisp, […]
Buyers advice Buyer’s Tips – How To Select A Buyer’s Agent   So, you’ve decided to buy a home, and now it’s time to find an agent. When buying a home the agent you choose to work with can make a huge difference – and could literally save you thousands of dollars, a ton of stress, or worst case, be the reason a transaction fails.  Yet […]
Buyers advice When Buying A Home…Thou Shalt Not   Is it just me, or does the majority of advice we all receive about life, business, and relationships always focus on the what we should be doing?  The internet is full of Top 10 things you should do if you want to…retire by the time you’re 55, lose 10 lbs, find true love, become […]
Uncategorized THE RISKS AND PITFALLS OF USING STOCKS & SHARES TO FUND A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION Yesterday the stock market took a nose dive, dropping nearly 5% – one of the worst single day losses in history. With no particular underlying reason for this volatile activity, for most of us it will have little impact, even if we have a stash of investments.  The likelihood is we can ride out the […]
Uncategorized Don’t let the myths fool you into thinking you can’t buy Buying a house can be scary – especially when you don’t know the facts. If owning a home is one of your dreams, but you’ve convinced yourself you wouldn’t quality for financing, it could be time to think again. Here are the most common myths that prevent buyer’s from pursuing their home owning dreams. Key […]
Market conditions Be thankful you don’t have your parents interest rates I don’t know about anyone else, but following last night’s Halloween festivities, it feels like there’s not enough coffee in the world to get me going this morning.  Being British, Halloween has never been a big deal for me, but as they say ‘When in Rome’.  After 10 years living stateside I have to confess […]
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