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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 […]
Seasonal Home Maintenance 10 Simple Decluttering Tips for Summer
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 […]
Seasonal Home Maintenance Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
Market Forecast What an Economic Slowdown Could Mean for the Housing Market Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. That’s leaving a lot of people wondering what it means for the value of their home – and their buying power. Let’s take a look at some historical data to show what’s happened in the housing […]
Real Estate News Stocks May Be Volatile, but Home Values Aren’t With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock market has been bouncing around more than usual. And if you’ve been watching your 401(k) or investments lately, chances are you’ve felt that pit in your stomach. One day it’s up. The next day, it’s not. And that may make you feel a little worried about […]
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Selling Your House Why Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others As you think ahead to your own move, you may have noticed some houses sell within days, while others linger. But why is that? As Redfin says: “. . . today’s housing market has been topsy-turvy since the pandemic. Low inventory (though rising) and high prices have created a strange mix: Some homes are flying […]
Market Forecast Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering what’s next and whether now is really the right time to move. Let’s check in with the experts and find out what’s on tap for the second half of 2025. Leading housing experts are starting to release […]
Home Inspections Why You’ll Want A Home Inspection: Infographic Once your offer is accepted, an inspector will assess the condition of the house, including things like the roof, foundation, plumbing, and more. That information is incredibly important and paves the way for you to re-negotiate with the seller, as needed. So, you don’t want to skip this step. An inspection is your chance to […]
Buying a Home Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now Both homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid closing costs, mortgage rate buy-downs, and more, especially in areas where inventory is rising. In the industry, it’s called a concession or an incentive. What Are Concessions and Incentives? When a seller or builder gives you something extra to help with […]
Market Update Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year. Inventory was too low, prices were too high, and mortgage rates were bouncing all over. That made it really hard to find a home you loved and could afford. And why sell if you’re not sure where you’re going to […]
Real Estate News Here’s What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. And that leaves people wondering what would happen to the housing market if we do go into a recession. Let’s take a look at some historical data to show what’s happened in housing for each recession going all […]
Buying a Home Townhomes: A Smart Solution for Today’s First-Time Buyers Buying your first home in today’s market can feel tough. Between high home prices and mortgage rates, affordability is still a big challenge. And some buyers are making one simple trade-off that’s getting them in the door faster: square footage. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), 35% of buyers are willing to […]
Real Estate News A Recession Doesn’t Mean A Housing Crisis
Selling Your House The #1 Thing Sellers Need To Know About Their Asking Price When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that’s generally the goal. But too many sellers are shooting too high right now. They don’t realize the market has shifted as inventory has grown. The side effect? Price cuts are on the rise, but […]
Buying a Home House Hunting Just Got Easier – Here’s Why If you’ve been frustrated by the lack of homes for sale over the past few years, here’s some good news. You have more options, so it may finally be time to kick off your home search again. As Daryl Fairweather, Chief Economist at Redfin, explains: “Now is the best time to buy in the last […]
Real Estate News Does Your Current Home Fit Your Retirement Plans? Retirement isn’t just a milestone. It’s the beginning of something really special. After years of hard work, it’s finally time to slow down, explore new passions, and live life on your own terms. But with this exciting chapter comes some big choices. And one of the biggest is this: does your current home still make […]
Buying a Home Why You Don’t Want To Skip Your Home Inspection When you finally find the home you want to buy, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. You’ve toured the place, imagined your furniture in it, maybe even pictured your morning coffee on the porch. The last thing you want is to slow down the process with more steps or lose out to […]
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