Home Improvements Puget Sound Energy Rebates: Free Money Homeowners Are Leaving on the Table A Guide to Remodeling Your Bathroom: Costs, Ideas, and ROI for Homeowners Quick tip today – and it’s one that a surprising number of homeowners don’t know about. Puget Sound Energy offers rebates to homeowners for a variety of energy efficiency improvements. We’re talking real money back on projects you might already be planning or […]
Selling a Home Thinking About Selling Your Seattle Home? Stop Assuming and Start Asking Thinking About Selling Your Seattle Home? Stop Assuming and Start Asking I had a conversation with clients recently that I keep thinking about. We were talking through the plan for prepping and listing their home – pricing strategy, timing, presentation – and they casually mentioned that they were expecting about 60 to 90 days on […]
Buying a Home What to Look For When Buying New Construction in Seattle and on the Eastside Mid-Century Modern Homes: Why They’re Worth It – and What to Watch Out For If Seattle Craftsmans are my first love, mid-century modern homes are a very close second. And I want to be clear: this is personal preference, not resale advice. Plenty of styles sell well. But there is something about a well-executed MCM […]
Buying a Home Mid-Century Modern Homes: Why They’re Worth It — and What to Watch Out For Mid-Century Modern Homes: Why They’re Worth It – and What to Watch Out For If Seattle Craftsmans are my first love, mid-century modern homes are a very close second. And I want to be clear: this is personal preference, not resale advice. Plenty of styles sell well. But there is something about a well-executed MCM […]
Buying a Home Why the Seattle Craftsman Is My All-Time Favorite Style of Home Why the Seattle Craftsman Is My All-Time Favorite Style of Home If you ever ask me what my favorite style of house is, there’s no hesitation: the Seattle Craftsman. We lived in one for years. We redid one. And the whole time, my goal was to keep as much of the original character as possible […]
Buying a Home Pocket Neighborhoods: The Growing Community-Focused Housing Trend Pocket Neighborhoods: The Growing Community-Focused Housing Trend For many homebuyers, finding the right home isn’t just about square footage or the number of bedrooms-it’s about finding a place that feels connected. And as more people prioritize walkability, thoughtful design, and stronger neighborhood connections, a unique style of community has continued gaining attention: the pocket neighborhood. […]
Economy Numbers to Know 7/15/26: Global Events Continue to Shape Housing Numbers to Know 7/15/26: Global Events Continue to Shape Housing Hi, I’m Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and these are the numbers to know, right now. The first number to know this month: $78. That is the price of a barrel of oil as of July 13, and it’s $10 higher than […]
Selling a Home Home Appraisals Explained: What Sellers Should Expect Home Appraisals Explained: What Sellers Should Expect If you’re selling your home, there’s a good chance you’ll hear the word appraisal shortly after accepting an offer. While it may feel like just another step in the transaction, a home appraisal plays an important role in many home sales, especially when a buyer is financing their […]
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Buying a Home What is a Buyer’s Market? What is a Buyer’s Market? Much can be determined about the conditions of a local real estate market by examining supply and demand. When the supply of available homes exceeds buyer demand, it’s known as a buyer’s market. Reduced listing prices, longer days on market, and an increase in price reductions are all common signs […]
Community News Windermere Community Service Day: Celebrating 42 Years of Giving Back Windermere Community Service Day: Celebrating 42 Years of Giving Back Since 1984, Windermere offices have closed their doors for one special day each year to focus on something bigger than real estate: giving back to the communities we call home. What began as a simple idea 42 years ago has grown into one of Windermere’s […]
Economy Numbers to Know 6/18/26: The Market’s Latest Plot Twist Numbers to Know 6/18/26: The Market’s Latest Plot Twist Hi, I’m Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and these are the numbers to know, right now. The first number to know this month: $78. That is the current price of a barrel of oil as of June 16, after falling about $30 in […]
Home Improvements A Guide to Remodeling Your Bathroom: Costs, Ideas, and ROI for Homeowners A Guide to Remodeling Your Bathroom: Costs, Ideas, and ROI for Homeowners There are a variety of reasons that a homeowner may decide to remodel their bathroom; they could be looking to increase the value of their home for a future sale, they may have discovered repairs that need to be made, or perhaps they’re simply […]
Selling a Home Moving Checklist: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Moving Process Moving Checklist: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Moving Process Moving is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with a long list of tasks and deadlines to manage, especially if you’re buying and selling a home at the same time. Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, staying organized can help make the process […]
Buying a Home Mortgage Types 101: Understanding Your Home Loan Options Mortgage Types 101: Understanding Your Home Loan Options Buying a home comes with plenty of exciting milestones like touring properties, envisioning your future space, and making an offer. But before you get the keys, there’s one piece of the process that often feels the most intimidating: financing. From fixed-rate loans and adjustable-rate mortgages to FHA […]
Economy Numbers to Know 5/21/26: The Forces Impacting Today’s Housing Market Numbers to Know 5/21/26: The Forces Impacting Today’s Housing Market Hi, I’m Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and these are the numbers to know, right now. The first number to know this month: $108. That is the current price of a barrel of oil as of May 19, and it is still […]
Community News Windermere Cup Returns for its 40th Year Windermere Cup Returns for its 40th Year For four decades, the Windermere Cup has brought together world-class rowing, Seattle tradition, and community celebration on the shores of the Montlake Cut. This year’s 40th annual Windermere Cup weekend carried that legacy forward in memorable fashion, with exciting international competition, a sold-out Party on the Cut, and the return of […]
Economy Local Look Western Washington Housing Update 5/7/26 Local Look Western Washington Housing Update 5/7/26 Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and this is a Local Look at the April 2026 data from the Northwest MLS.   We are now in the heart of the spring selling season, and it is shaping up to be a little quieter than […]
Buying a Home Spring Cleaning Checklist for a Cleaner, Healthier Home Spring Cleaning Checklist for a Cleaner, Healthier Home Many of us spend a significant amount of time at home, and as spring arrives with longer days and fresh air, it’s often the moment when small things start to stand out. A little dust here, some clutter there-it all adds up. Spring cleaning is an opportunity […]
Uncategorized Northwest Contemporary Architecture: A Guide to Pacific Northwest Style Northwest Contemporary Architecture: A Guide to Pacific Northwest Style In the Pacific Northwest, architecture is as much about the environment as it is about the home itself. With long stretches of gray skies, evergreen landscapes, and a strong connection to the outdoors, homes in the region are designed to feel both grounded and expansive. Northwest […]
Economy 2026 First Quarter Regional Real Estate Report 2026 First Quarter Regional Real Estate Report This is a recurring series of blog posts taking a closer look at the U.S. economy and several major regional markets in Windermere’s nine-state footprint. Updates will be released on a quarterly basis. Economic Overview At the end of February, the spring housing market appeared poised for a […]