With the U.S. economy on everyone’s minds right now, questions about the country’s financial outlook continue to come up daily. The one that seems to keep rising to the top is: when will the economy begin to recover? While no one knows exactly how a rebound will play out, expert economists around the country are becoming more aligned on when the recovery will begin. According to the...
With stay-at-home orders starting to gradually lift throughout parts of the country, data indicates homebuyers are jumping back into the market. After many families put their plans on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, what we once called the busy spring real estate season is shifting into the summer. In 2020, summer is the new spring for real estate. Joel Kan, Economist at The Mortgage...
In a normal housing market, whether you’re buying or selling a home, you need an experienced guide to help you navigate through the process. You need someone you can turn to who will tell you how to price your home correctly right from the start. You need someone who can help you determine what to offer on your dream home without paying too much or offending the seller with a low-ball...
In January of 2020, my wife and I decided to follow our daughter and her husband (and two beautiful granddaughters!) to Boise, Idaho which necessitated the selling of our home of 30 years in the English Hill neighborhood of Redmond, Washington. All our friends recommended we list our home with Tony Meier, and we are so glad we did! That was the good news. The bad news was that our timing was right...
One of the biggest questions we all seem to be asking these days is: When are we going to start to see an economic recovery? As the country begins to slowly reopen, moving forward in strategic phases, business activity will help bring our nation back to life. Many economists indicate a recovery should begin to happen in the second half of this year. Here’s a look at what some of the experts have...
This past spring, we moved from Redmond and partnered with Tony and his team to sell our home. During this time of uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 crisis, it was reassuring to work with a true professional. Tony’s expert understanding of real estate and the English Hill neighborhoods allowed us to time our sale with precision. He ensured that we were well informed and that we could prepare...
Sold for $938,600 Click Here For Full Details Beautifully remodeled, Burnstead resale in Coventry on English Hill. The light filled 2,090 s.f. floorplan features 4 bedrooms, 2.25 baths on a serene 10,543 s.f. cul-de-sac lot near Sunrise Elementary. Updates include: new carpet, refinished hardwood floors, white millwork, six panel doors, fully remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. The spacious entry...
While many people across the U.S. have traditionally enjoyed the perks of an urban lifestyle, some who live in more populated city limits today are beginning to rethink their current neighborhoods. Being in close proximity to everything from the grocery store to local entertainment is definitely a perk, especially if you can also walk to some of these hot spots and have a short commute to work. The...
Today, many people are asking themselves if they should buy or sell a home in 2020. Some have shifted their plans or put them on hold over the past couple of months, and understandably so. Everyone seems to be wondering if the market is going to change and when the economy will turn around. If you’re trying to figure out what’s going to happen and how to play your cards this year, you’re...
Selling a home during COVID-19 pandemic was a frightful experience. Tony and Alise made the experience positive, safe and amazingly joyful. Tony kept us update-to-date with the selling process and WA state restrictions. We could not have been happier. Joe and Cindi Dear Sold in Redmond - May...
Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its latest jobs report. It revealed that the economic shutdown made necessary by COVID-19 caused the unemployment rate to jump to 14.7%. Many anticipate that next month the percentage could be even higher. These numbers represent the extreme hardship so many families are experiencing right now. That pain should not be understated. However,...
From our initial consultation, Tony set us on a path for success. We benefited from his decades of experience and expertise in the English Hill market to advise us on which updates to make and what to leave to the next owner to ensure we didn't over-spend on unnecessary work that would do little to improve the appeal of the home. We also appreciated his suggestion to have a pre-inspection done. This...
KIRKLAND, Washington (May 6, 2020) – Residential real estate activity around Western Washington reflected expected declines during April with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic taking its toll. A new report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service shows year-over-year (YOY) drops system-wide in new listings, pending sales and closed sales, but prices increased nearly 6.4%. “With the first...
We really can't say this enough. Working with you and your team made the experience of buying our first home so positive and stress-free! From start to finish, we felt heard, supported and guided. My husband had far more involvement in the day-to-day communications, and he had no shortage of questions and concerns. Nevertheless, you and your team were always so quick and thorough in your responses,...
Through all the volatility in the economy right now, some have put their search for a home on hold, yet others have not. According to ShowingTime, the real estate industry’s leading showing management technology provider, buyers have started to reappear over the last several weeks. In the latest report, they revealed: “The March ShowingTime Showing Index® recorded the first nationwide drop in...
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