Buying a Condo Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain, especially in a market where every dollar counts. That’s where condos come in. For first-time buyers, they can be a smart way to get into homeownership without stretching your budget. For down-sizers, they offer less […]
Selling Your House What you need to know about concessions Now that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible to close the deal. That’s why almost half of homeowners are making some type of concession. This can include covering closing costs, paying for repairs, or dropping the price. Not sure which concessions to offer? Let’s […]
Selling Your House The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it’s a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp. The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have more choices and can be more selective. If your price doesn’t line up with what else is […]
Selling Your House Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth. Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one. That gap is pretty hard to ignore. And with more homes on the market […]
Buying a Home Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again. Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes, and why the housing market might not be as quiet out there as it seems. Buyers Are Looking, and Search Trends Prove It One of the clearest ways to measure what […]
Buying a Home Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so far this year (6.55%). While that may not sound like a […]
Selling Your House More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead. When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the latest data from Redfin, that’s happening a bit more often lately. The good news is, it’s completely avoidable if you lean on an agent for insight into why that is and […]
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Buying a Home Why Homeownership Is Going To Be Worth It Are you considering homeownership, but still not sure if it’s the right decision? Things are unpredictable these days – inflation, the economy, and the housing market. But in the middle of all that uncertainty, there’s one thing a lot of people still crave – a place to call their own. When everything else feels up […]
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Real Estate News The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets. And if you’re beginning to second guess your plans based on what you’re hearing in the media, here’s what you need to know. It’s true that a few metros are seeing slight price drops. But don’t let that overshadow this simple truth. Home […]
Selling Your House Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s What To Do Now. n your house doesn’t sell, it doesn’t just feel frustrating – it feels personal. You put time, money, and emotional energy into this move. You told your friends and family it was happening. And now that your listing has expired without a buyer? You’re left feeling stuck. And here’s what most agents won’t tell you. […]
Home Equity You May Have Enough Equity to Downsize Have you been holding off on downsizing? If so, you should know your equity could make your move possible. Homeowners today have so much equity that a record number are buying their next house in all cash. And that has some big benefits like making their offer more appealing, potentially closing faster, and not having […]
Real Estate Agents Why Most Sellers Hire Real Estate Agents Today Selling your house without an agent as a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO) may be something you’ve considered. But you should know that, in today’s shifting market, more homeowners are deciding that’s just not worth the risk. According to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the number of homeowners selling without […]
Buying a Home Why More Sellers Are Choosing To Move, Even with Today’s Rates It’s hard to let go of a 3% mortgage rate. There’s no question about it. It’s the main reason why so many homeowners have delayed their move in recent years. But here’s something to consider. While your low rate might be ideal, it doesn’t make up being too cramped, having a staircase your knees can’t […]
Buying a Home 3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time? A lot of people are waiting and wondering what the market’s going to do next. But here’s something only the savviest buyers realize: This summer might actually be the best time to buy in years. Here are three big reasons […]
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Local Market Update Local Look: Western Washington Housing Update 6/4/2025 Here’s a transcript from Jeff Tucker’s latest Local Look video update: Hi, this is Jeff Tucker, Principal Economist at Windermere Real Estate, and this is a local look at the May 2025 data from the Northwest MLS. Last month we saw a sudden pullback in pending sales, and those chickens came home to roost with […]
Local Market Update The Numbers to Know Right Now: A Market Update from Jeff Tucker Here’s a transcript from Jeff Tucker’s latest video: Hi, I’m Jeff Tucker, Principal Economist at Windermere Real Estate, and these are the numbers to know right now. This week, I’m jumping back in to check on the elephant in the room this spring: tariffs. Tariffs Are Down—but Still Historically High The first number to know […]
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