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Buying a Home One Homebuying Step You Don’t Want To Skip: Pre-Approval One of the first, most essential, steps in the homebuying process is pre-approval. Here’s a rundown of what it is and why it’s so important. What Is Pre-Approval? Pre-approval is like getting a green light from a lender. It lets you know how much they’re willing to let you borrow for a home. To determine […]
Buying a Home The Biggest Perks of Buying a Home This Winter Waiting for perfect market conditions often means missing out. Because what you may not realize is, if you’re ready and able to buy, this time of year could actually give you an edge. Here’s why. As the weather cools down, the housing market can too – and that works in your favor. You Likely Won’t […]
Real Estate News 5 Predictions for the 2025 Seattle Housing Market
Local Market Update Local Market Update: Nov/Dec 2024 In today’s economy, understanding the latest numbers can give us valuable insights into where things are headed. Windermere’s Principal Economist, Jeff Tucker, keeps us updated on the local market with short, helpful videos. Below is a breakdown of Jeff’s video transcript, or you can watch his latest 4-min video here. After a blockbuster October report, […]
Selling Your House Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs? A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling their house. But sometimes life gets in the way and that’s just not possible. Maybe that’s why, 39% of sellers chose to sell as-is instead (see chart below): If you’re feeling stressed because you don’t have the time, budget, or resources to […]
Selling Your House Sell Now or Wait Till Spring? 2 Smart Reasons to List Your Home This Winter A lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to sell a house. And sure, buyer demand usually picks up at that time of year. But here’s the catch: so does your competition because a lot of people put their homes on the market at the same time. So, what’s the real advantage of selling your house before […]
Mortgage Rates When Will Mortgage Rates Come Down? One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds right now is: when will mortgage rates come down? After several years of rising rates and a lot of bouncing around in 2024, we’re all eager for some relief. While no one can project where rates will go with complete accuracy or the exact timing, experts offer […]
Homeownership Why Owning a Home Is Worth It in the Long Run Today’s mortgage rates and home prices may have you second-guessing whether it’s still a good idea to buy a home right now. While market factors are definitely important, there’s also a bigger picture to consider: the long-term benefits of homeownership. Think of it this way. If you know people who bought a home 5, 10, […]
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Home Prices What Will It Take for Prices To Come Down? Are you wondering if home prices will ever come down? Unfortunately, it’s unlikely to happen anytime soon. There are currently more people who want to buy a home than there are homes available to purchase. That’s what drives prices up. For a quick breakdown: Prices Depend on Supply and Demand The housing market works like […]
Buying a New Construction Home The Top 2 Reasons To Look at Newly Built Homes When planning a move, a newly built home might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But with more brand-new homes on the market and builders focusing on smaller, more affordable options, this type of home may just be the key to crossing the homebuying finish line. Here’s why a new build is worth considering – […]
Home Maintenance 6 No-Guilt Decluttering Tips for Thanksgiving As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re encouraged to reflect on gratitude—not just for family, friends, and the good in our lives, but also for the space we live in.  Ideally, our home provides peace, comfort, and a feeling of stability. But if clutter is making it feel more chaos than calm, it’s time to remove some stuff.  […]
Home Maintenance Controlling Clutter with Kids: 10 Practical Tips for Keeping Your Home Organized A few years back, I was at a birthday party for a friend of my then 3-year old daughter. The house was immaculate, and I mentioned it to the friend’s dad. I’ll never forget his response. He said, “it’s always like this. My wife trained me how to keep a tidy house a few years […]
Selling Your House 4 Signs Your Home May Be Priced Too High
Seasonal Home Maintenance 6 Easy Ways to Protect Your Home from Rain Damage
Buying a Home More Homes, Slower Price Growth – What It Means for You as a Buyer There are more homes on the market right now than there have been in years – and that could be a game changer for you if you’re ready to buy. Let’s look at two reasons why. 1. You Have More Options To Choose From A recent article from Realtor.com helps explain just how much the number of homes […]
Selling Your House Setting the Right Asking Price
Selling Your House What’s Motivating Homeowners To Move Right Now Over the past few years, some homeowners have decided to delay their move because they don’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. Maybe you’re thinking the same thing? It’s a common roadblock and one of the biggest factors that’s kept the number of homes on the market so low for so […]
Local Market Update Seattle Real Estate: Current Market Outlook In today’s economy, understanding the latest numbers can give us valuable insights into where things are headed. Windermere’s Principal Economist, Jeff Tucker, keeps us updated on the local market with short, helpful videos. Using Jeff’s transcript, I’m providing a written breakdown of his latest 4-min video, which you can watch here: Here’s a local look […]
Buying a Home Renting vs. Buying: The Net Worth Gap You Need To See Trying to decide between renting or buying a home? One key factor that could help you choose is just how much homeownership can grow your net worth. Every three years, the Federal Reserve Board shares a report called the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF). It shows how much wealth homeowners and renters have – and the difference is significant. On […]
Mortgage Rates This Week’s Fed Meeting: What to Expect The Fed meets again this week to decide the next step with the Federal Funds Rate. So, let’s dig into how their decisions will impact the housing market.  First, the Federal Funds Rate is how much it costs banks to borrow from each other. Although that’s not the same as setting mortgage rates, mortgage rates […]
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