A study shows that 70% of prospective buyers fear the long-term consequences of renting. And here’s why. Rent usually rises over time and that can make it harder to save up to buy a home. But when you buy, you can stabilize your housing expenses and grow your net worth as home values rise. While renting may be the less expensive option in some markets, it can’t match the long-term benefits of homeownership. What’s your #1 reason for wanting to buy?Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home Today?
Tony Meier & Team. 37 years. 798 closed sales. $249M+ in closed volume since 2020.
A study shows that 70% of prospective buyers fear the long-term consequences of renting. And here’s why. Rent usually rises over time and that can make it harder to save up to buy a home. But when you buy, you can stabilize your housing expenses and grow your net worth as home values rise. While renting may be the less expensive option in some markets, it can’t match the long-term benefits of homeownership. What’s your #1 reason for wanting to buy?Thinking about a move on the Eastside?
Tony Meier & Team has closed 798 residential transactions with $249M+ in volume since 2020. Whether you are six months out or just curious about your home’s value, we would be glad to help you think it through.
Tony Meier & Team
37 years experience. 798 closed sales. English Hill resident since 2001. 217 sales serving the English Hill Area.
425-466-1000 | tony@eastsidehomes.com | EastsideHomes.com
Contact Us
Tony Meier & Team
Windermere Northeast
11411 NE 124th St #110, Kirkland WA 98034
425-466-1000
tony@windermere.com
Get the Weekly Update
Weekly Eastside market data, delivered to your cell phone.
Recent Listings & Sales
Redmond Two Story, Fully Refreshed Inside and Out with Private Evergreen Backyard
13834 175th Pl NE, Redmond Details
1 day ago
PENDING! Move-In Ready in Lynnwood: New Furnace, New Water Heater, Newer Roof
4223 147th St SW, Lynnwood Details
2 weeks ago
SOLD! Move-In Ready Condo in Lake Stevens: New Flooring, Updated Baths, Attached Garage
8916 Meridian Pl NE Unit A201, Lake Stevens Details
2 months ago
SOLD! Fully Updated 3 Bedroom Two Story Redmond Home with Modern Finishes & Sunny West-Facing Backyard
13505 174th Ave NE, Redmond Details
3 months ago
SOLD! English Hill Two-Story in Redmond. Main-Floor Guest Bedrooms, Versatile Loft, New Roof, One Block to Awarding Winning Sunrise Elementary
13831 173rd Ave NE, Redmond Details
4 months ago
SOLD! Echo Lake Retreat in Snohomish on 4.59 Acres: 4 Beds, 3.5 Baths, Chef’s Kitchen, Home Theater, & Lower Level Built for Entertainment
14425 235th St SE, Snohomish Details
4 months ago
SOLD! Coventry on English Hill in Redmond — Updated Kitchen and Stunning Primary Bath, Private Fenced Yard, Northshore School District
14151 174th Pl NE, Redmond Details
4 months ago
SOLD! Rambler on Cul-de-Sac Backing to Greenbelt on English Hill: New Kitchen, Updated Roof, A/C, 3 Bed, 1.75 Bath, No HOA
17718 NE 137th Ct, Redmond Details
4 months ago
SOLD! Private Acreage Log Home in Woodinville, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Two Brick Fireplaces, Detached 2-Car Garage with Shop, No HOA
18020 214th Ave NE, Woodinville Details
4 months ago
Latest Market Updates
5 Min. Read Audio Version Tony Meier | Windermere Real Estate | 37 Years Experience | 798...
Published on: August 4, 2026 Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) today released its July...
5 Min. Read Audio Version Tony Meier | Windermere Real Estate | 37 Years Experience | 798...
Rates jumped to 6.77%, a new 2026 high and the highest in nearly a year — the last time they were higher was July 28, 2025. The buyer's year-over-year rate advantage has closed to zero. Meanwhile inventory growth slowed sharply as the July peak window arrives, meaning selection may be peaking too.
5 Min. Read Audio Version Tony Meier | Windermere Real Estate | 37 Years Experience |...
This week's headline numbers are the most extreme readings of 2026, but they arrive with the Independence Day holiday firmly stamped on them. Pending fell to 72, MOI jumped to 5.78, and active listings declined for the first time all year. A clean read of underlying market conditions will not be available until next week.
Pending sales jumped 37% this week to 137, MOI pulled back to 3.10 returning to balanced territory, and active listings barely grew for the first time all year. But pre-holiday timing complicates the read, and next week's Independence Day suppression is likely to reverse the pending signal.
5 Min. Read Audio Version Tony Meier | Windermere Real Estate | 37 Years Experience |...
The data this week reads in mixed directions: rates eased to 6.62%, pending sales firmed modestly to 126, and active listings climbed to 1,771 — another 2026 high. Four short-term signals moved in sellers' favor this week, but the structural conditions defining 2026 remain in place.
Three signals converged this week: pending sales fell sharply with the YOY gap widening to -17.2%, rates returned to the post-conflict high of 6.67%, and Months of Inventory jumped to 3.34 — the second-highest weekly reading of 2026, this time without holiday distortion to explain it.
Published on: June 3, 2026 Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), the source for the most...
Tony Meier & Team's Weekly Market Update 4 Min. Read Audio Version 🏡 June...
Tony Meier & Team's Weekly Market Update Audio Version 🏡 May Is Tracking...
Tony Meier & Team's Weekly Market Update 5 Min. Read Audio Version 🏡 A New...
Published on: May 5, 2026 Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), the source for the most...
Tony Meier & Team's Weekly Market Update 5 Min. Read Audio Version 🏡...
Tony Meier & Team's Weekly Market Update 3 Min. Read 🏡 Flat Demand, Rising...
Tony Meier & Team's Weekly Market Update 4 Min. Read Audio version: 🏡 April...
Tony Meier | Windermere Real Estate | 37 Years Experience | 788 Closed Eastside Sales Audio...
Tony Meier | Windermere Real Estate | 37 Years Experience | 788 Closed Eastside Sales Audio...
If you've been watching the Puget Sound real estate market and wondering what's really going on...
Tony Meier | Windermere Real Estate | 37 Years Experience | 785 Closed Sales Audio Version...
Published on: April 2, 2026 Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), the source for the most...
There's a natural tendency in real estate to look at recent closings and draw conclusions...
The Eastside residential market has entered a new chapter. After nearly two years of strong seller...
Tony Meier & Team's Weekly Market Update 4 Min. Read. Audio Format Here: 🏡...
Published on: March 4, 2026 Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), the source for the most...
Published on: February 4, 2026 Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), the source for the...
Published on: January 6, 2026 Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), the source for the most...
3 Fed Rate Cuts... Mortgage Rates Don't Budge! Seattle's Eastside Real Estate Update •...
Client References
Sunrise sellers Shilpa Nagde and Anurag Gomsale share their experience working with Tony Meier & Team.
We had an exceptional experience working with Tony Meier and team, and we couldn't be happier with...
When it was time to sell my house I decided to have Tony Meier and his team help me because many of...
I've worked with Tony on buying two houses and selling one. I've also worked with Tony when...
Thanks to Tony Meier & Team, we found our dream property in a great location! Then, with...
We had a fantastic experience working with Tony to sell our home. From the very beginning, Tony...
Tony is a consummate professional. If you want to sell your house quickly and at the maximum...
We had the pleasure of working with Tony and his team to sell our home in English Hill, and we...
I can hardly think of more demanding customers than the two of us, but Tony rose up to the...
Tony was exceptional in assisting us in the sale of our home in a very difficult market. He helped...
Tony Meier has represented us as both a buyer and a seller in English Hill this year. As we...
For over 20 years, Tony, Wendi, and Rachel have been our trusted friends and neighbors—but...
I had the pleasure of working with Tony Meier to sell my English Hill home. Tony took the time...
Thank you so much for all your help and support in the home buying process. Your care, kindness...
Thank you for the team ! "Excellent reputation in the real estate business, reliability and...
Selling our home in English Hill was a major milestone, and we couldn’t be happier that we...
We have used Tony Meier for two home purchases, and one home sale (and currently working with him...
“Tony and team made our first home buying experience extremely smooth and stress free. His...
"Tony and his team are amazing. Trust what he tells you and do what he says. We did the changes/...
"Tony Meier and Team were extremely helpful in selling our home quickly and efficiently within a...
"It's never easy to say goodbye to a house full of memories and a neighborhood you love. But when...
"My husband Rob and I have always known we would use Tony & his team when the time came to sell...
"We are thrilled to express our gratitude to Tony for his exceptional guidance in our first home...
"Tony and Team provided us with resources and support for a smooth and pleasant property sale of...
"Tony and his team made the process of selling our house as easy as it could possibly be. He had...
"Tony and his team did an amazing job in helping us sell our home. Tony has a deep understanding of...
"On my visits to the area, I've seen your name for the last dozen years or so. Really good to...
We were grateful for the guidance provided by Tony Meier & Team to help us navigate the selling...
My father’s condo needed to be sold quickly. I hesitated reaching out to Tony out to due to the...
"Tony and his team made the sale of my English Hill home a smooth process. Having lived in the...
Recent Posts
Compare listings
Compare