Market Activity Q3 2021 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 Real Estate agent.   […]
Market Activity 10/25/2021 Housing and Economic Update from Matthew Gardner 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 Real Estate’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, and welcome to […]
Community Windermere Foundation Approaches $1.5 Million Raised in 2021 Thank you Sandy Dodge at Windermere for writing this post about the impact Windermere offices are making on their local communities– Windermere offices across the Western U.S. have remained committed to serving their communities in 2021, collectively raising nearly $1.5 million so far this year alone, pushing the foundation’s grand total raised since 1989 to nearly […]
Buying 9/27/2021 Housing and Economic Update from Matthew Gardner 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.     Introducing Matthew Gardner, Windermere’s Chief Economist, and his latest episode of Mondays with Matthew. […]
Community Windermere Foundation Surpasses $44 Million Total Raised So proud of the Windermere Foundation and all they are accomplishing. Thanks Sandy Dodge for covering this glowing report. Since 1989, the Windermere Foundation has supported low-income and homeless families throughout the Western U.S. Earlier this year, the Foundation proudly crossed the $44 million mark in total donations. 2021 has been an active year for […]
Community Windermere Partners with the Seattle Seahawks for Another Season to #TackleHomelessness Exciting news that Windermere and the Seahawks are partnering again! Thanks for the announcement, Meaghan McGlynn! All of us at Windermere Real Estate are proud to kick off another season as the “Official Real Estate Company of the Seattle Seahawks.” Since 2016, we’ve partnered with the Seahawks to #TackleHomelessness by donating $100 for every Seahawks […]
Buying What is a Buyer’s Market? While we aren’t in a buyer’s market yet, it’s still good to know how to navigate through one. Thanks Sandy Dodge for pulling this information in one place Much can be determined about the conditions of a local real estate market by its supply and demand. When the supply of available homes is greater than […]
Selling The Difference Between a Comparative Market Analysis and an Appraisal Have you ever wondered how these two differ from each other? Thanks Sandy Dodge at Windermere for this helpful explanation. It can be difficult for sellers to distinguish between two methods of finding the value of their home: a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) and a home appraisal. Though they share many similarities, there are key differences […]
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Home Maintenance Preparing Your Home for Summer Heat and Wildfires It’s going to get hot! And smoky. Are you prepared? Thanks Sandy Dodge at Windermere for this helpful guide! Summer is the season for spending long days in the yard, taking dips in the pool, and sitting in the shade to beat the heat. In the midst of these sun-filled adventures, though, lies the potential […]
Home Maintenance 5 Green Upgrades that Increase Your Home Value Going green is happening all around us. And there are many ways to make your home green AND increase its value. Thanks Sandy Dodge at Windermere for this helpful guide! Selling a home begins with understanding how much it’s worth. After an initial assessment, you may want to make some updates to increase the value of […]
Living Windermere Living: Board it Up This article originally appeared in the Summer 2021 issue of Windermere Living Big thanks to the Windermere Staff for singling out this story! I hope it inspires your food creativity. By Naomi Tomky | Photography by Carly Diaz | Food Styling By Anne Parker   For an intimate gathering or celebration, or just to change […]
Market Activity Q2 2021 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. I 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 me any time. REGIONAL ECONOMIC OVERVIEW […]
Local Communities Windermere Foundation Surpasses $1 Million Raised in 2021 Just heart warming to see so many Windermere offices impacting their community in a positive way. I hope this lifts your spirits, and thank you Sandy Dodge at Windermere for covering these amazing stories. In the first six months of 2021, Windermere offices collectively raised over one million dollars through the Windermere Foundation. June, a […]
Local Communities Windermere Partners with UW to Launch Internship Program An informative and encouraging post about how Windermere is creating strategic partnerships to further support the community. Thanks Shelley Rossi at Windermere for originally writing this post. The University of Washington College of Built Environments (CBE) announced a new paid internship program, Aspire, that offers financial support, mentoring, and skill-building through academic and professional office […]
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General Info Forget Stocks. Millenials want their money in cold, hard cash. Here's an article from CNN-Money about Millenials— 18-29 year olds are a recession-scarred generation and have a risk aversion to investing money in stocks and real estate. They want it in cash—all cash—. Is that an investment?  It is accessible and usable for immediate needs. Is that enough? Economists hope that this generation will return […]
Local Communities How Seattle Neighborhoods Got Their Names Here is a story on How Seattle Neighborhoods Got their Names. See Here….. $25 STARBUCKDS GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR THE FIRST PERSON TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS.. 1.  What was the original name of Beacon Hill? 2.  What neighborhood is the oldest suburb of Seattle? 3.  When was Columbia City established? 4. Where did the term skid […]
Home Maintenance Do Remodeling Projects Pay? Take a peek at this great information that can help inform your remodel projects and when to do them even–some you might not even suspect would be worth doing. Timing is also important. Why not have a plan to enjoy your remodel work before you have to sell and leave it all for someone else!?  […]
Uncategorized What Matters in Approval Sometimes it is just a good review to see what is considered in qualifying for a mortgage. Click the link to this article and see what ya think. The four C’s what are they? Take Care out there!
Home Maintenance Free Carbon Monoxide Device Be entered into a drawing  to receive a free carbon monoxide device for your home. As noted in my previous blog post, as of April 1, 2012, one will be required in every single family home sold, and will expand to multiplexes by 2013, and all homes by a similar time. Might as well get one […]