Local Market News Local Market Update – August 2018 For the first time in years, the real estate market is finally starting to deliver good news for buyers. The region experienced its third straight month of significant growth in inventory. Homes are sitting on the market longer, prices are moderating, and multiple offers are becoming more rare. Despite the surge in homes for sale, […]
Local Market Updates Local Market Update – July 2018 The local real estate market looks like it might finally be showing signs of softening, with inventory up and sales down. More sellers have opted to put their homes on the market. Inventory was up 47 percent in King County and price increases were in the single digits. Despite the increase in inventory and slowdown […]
Uncategorized Commute vs. Home Price Trade-Off Would you be willing to swap a longer commute time for a lower monthly mortgage payment? With home prices close to city centers soaring, many buyers are rethinking their priorities and choosing to “keep driving until they can afford it.”   Housing Search Trade-Off: Price vs. Commute Time We examined active listing on the Northwest […]
Local Market Updates Local Market Update – June 2018 Last month brought some long-awaited, positive news for buyers with May posting the most new listings in over a decade. Despite the uptick in inventory, most homes are selling in less than a month. Prices haven’t been impacted either, with the majority of the region continuing to experience double-digit home price increases. Eastside The median […]
Buying a Home Start Moving in the Right Direction Moving is stressful, whether it’s across town or cross-country.  Once you’ve closed on your house, the reality of packing, moving, and setting up a new home can become overwhelming. While no list can make a move “stress-free”, planning ahead and staying organized can help make your move a little smoother.  Here is our list of […]
Local Market Updates Local Market Update – May 2018 Another month, another record. Despite a slight uptick in inventory that showed the highest level of active listings since last August, both King and Snohomish counties saw home prices in April hit all-time highs. There is less than one month of inventory available in both counties, far below the four to six months of supply […]
Local Market News How Windermere Wins with Chinese Buyers Chinese buyers continue to strongly influence our local market.  According to a report by Chinese website Juwai, the Seattle/Eastside area is the #3 most popular choice in the U.S. for Chinese buyers behind Los Angeles and New York City. Windermere specifically targets this lucrative market.  Windermere properties are listed on the Chinese real estate website, Juwai, which has 2.6 […]
Local Market Updates Local Market Update – April 2018 Despite the typical seasonal surge in new listings, supply in our area continued to fall far short of demand in March. With just two weeks of available inventory in every market, competition for homes is intense. The result was another month of double-digit price increases as compared to a year ago. The region has now […]
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Local Market Updates Local Market Update – March 2018 The local real estate market set new home price records in many parts of the region in February. Prices here have grown faster than anywhere else in the country for the last 16 months in a row. Demand remains high and inventory very low. Brokers are hoping the normal seasonal increase in listings this spring […]
Home Maintenance Gardening Trends For 2018 Outdoor living during the spring and summer months is extremely popular. Months of cold, wet winters are followed by glorious spring colors and warm summer days of vivid blue skies. In this post, we thought that now would be the best time to share some pretty garden trends for 2018.     Wabi-Sabi Leisure time […]
Local Market Updates Local Market Update – February 2018 With competition for homes growing and inventory shrinking, the real estate market in January was as hot as ever. Home prices were up by double digits as buyers chased severely limited inventory. The number of homes for sale hit a record low for the month of January, which should strongly favor sellers as we move […]
Uncategorized 2018 Windermere Kick Off Every year over 500 brokers from Windermere offices across the Eastside gather to prepare for the new year at the annual Windermere Eastside Kick-Off Event at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. Last week, several speakers shared their insights and advice to prepare our agents to better serve their clients for the 2018 housing market. Looking Ahead: […]
Local Market Updates Local Market Update – January 2018 2017 closed out the year with historically low inventory and record-breaking price gains. A strong local economy and brisk population growth has helped fuel a steep discrepancy between supply and demand. As long as this imbalance remains, 2018 is on track to remain a very strong seller’s market. Seattle While below the high point last […]
Buying a Home New Year’s Tips for Buying and Selling   If your 2018 resolution is to buy or sell a home, here are some suggestions to help you along the way. For everyone else, we’ve added some tips about building equity and investing in updates to your home. Buying: If you’re in the market to buy your first home or if you’re upsizing/downsizing, here […]
Home Maintenance Preparing Your Home for the Winter During the winter, it is tempting to curl up and hibernate in bed for the next few months. However, you shouldn’t put off these important home maintenance duties. Clean and check the gutters: While you are on the roof hanging holiday lights, make sure your gutters are clear of leaves, secured to the house, and in […]
Local Market Updates Local Market Update – December 2017 It looks like we’re skipping the normal holiday slowdown this season with brokers reporting crowded open houses and competitive bidding in many areas. However, since sellers who list their homes at this time of the year are usually motivated to move soon, the holidays are still a good time to buy. Some of the best […]
Local Market Updates Local Market Update – November 2017 Prices in our area have now been rising faster than anywhere in the country for twelve months. Sellers seem to be getting the message that now is a good time to put their home on the market. There was an increase in new inventory in October, but with homes selling rapidly, there still aren’t enough […]
Local Market News Eastside Market Review – Third Quarter 2017 Our Eastside Market Review is now available for the third quarter of 2017. You can read the full report online by clicking the image below.
Local Market Updates Local Market Update – October 2017 The typical seasonal slowdown of new listings in September added to frustration for buyers who are competing for a very limited number of homes. Strong job growth continues to fuel demand. The state added 83,000 new jobs in the month of August, and September looked to be just as robust. The result? King, Pierce and […]
Local Market Updates Local Market Update – October 2017 The typical seasonal slowdown of new listings in September added to frustration for buyers who are competing for a very limited number of homes. Strong job growth continues to fuel demand. The state added 83,000 new jobs in the month of August, and September looked to be just as robust. The result? King, Pierce and […]