October 31, 2023

The Gardner Report: Western Washington Economic and Real Estate Report – 3rd Quarter 2023

  This analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner to help you make informed real estate decisions.   WESTERN WASHINGTON ECONOMIC OVERVIEW The pace of job growth continues to slow in Western Washington, as the region added only 21,907 new positions over the past 12 months. This represented a growth...

The HIGH Cost of Waiting a Year to Buy a Home in Seattle, the Eastside, and Snohomish County!

https://youtu.be/6DDVarJsHjI?si=cq9etT5uZF03JKUA Ever pondered the real implications of postponing that home purchase by just a year in the fast-paced markets of Seattle, the Eastside, and Snohomish County? Tony Meier, a revered expert with 34 rich years under Windermere Real Estate's banner, delves deep into the numbers, shedding light on the actual costs and how it could reshape your financial...

Foreclosures and Bankruptcies Won’t Crash the Housing Market

If you've been following the news recently, you might have seen articles about an increase in foreclosures and bankruptcies. That could be making you feel uneasy, especially if you're thinking about buying or selling a house. But the truth is, even though the numbers are going up, the data shows the housing market isn’t headed for a crisis. Foreclosure Activity...