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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 […]
Home Improvements Top Home Design Trends to Know in 2026 Top Home Design Trends to Know in 2026 Design trends have always reflected more than style. They reflect how people want to live. And as we move into 2026, home design continues to shift away from one-size-fits-all aesthetics and toward spaces that feel intentional, expressive, and more personal. After several years shaped by minimalism, fast […]
Buying a Home Numbers to Know 2/18/26: The Latest Economic & Housing Update Numbers to Know 2/18/26: The Latest Economic & Housing Update This is the latest in a series of videos with Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker, where he delivers the key economic numbers to follow to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market. I’ll start with some bad news and some […]
Uncategorized What Is Foursquare Architecture? A Guide to Prairie Box Homes What Is Foursquare Architecture? A Guide to Prairie Box Homes f you’ve ever walked through an older neighborhood and felt drawn to a home that looks balanced, practical, and quietly confident, you were likely looking at an American Foursquare. Sometimes called a Prairie Box or Prairie Cube, this architectural style is one of the most straightforward designs […]
Uncategorized Behr 2026 Color of the Year: How to Style Your Home with Behr’s Hidden Gem Behr 2026 Color of the Year: How to Style Your Home with Behr’s Hidden Gem Color has a way of reshaping the way a home feels, and for 2026, Behr has introduced a shade that truly sets the tone. Hidden Gem N430-6A, a smoky jade with an air of quiet confidence, is rich, refined, and just mysterious enough […]
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Uncategorized How to Childproof Your Home While Grayson has already forced the Hogan household to childproof once before, our newest announcement has us thinking about the crawling/toddling stages all over again! Here are some tips for childproofing your home: ——— Whether your household includes a newborn, toddler, or young child, your home has the potential to pose a risk to their […]
Uncategorized Local Market Update – July 2020   While our lives are very different than they were a year ago, the local real estate market has recovered to 2019 levels. Record low interest rates are helping spur demand. Sales were up, home prices increased and multiple offers were common. The number of pending sales, a measure of current demand, was higher in […]
Uncategorized Local Market Update – March 2019 The spring home buying season started early this year. Open houses had increased attendance and bidding wars returned. After months of softening, home prices in most of the region jumped significantly from the prior month. With just one month of data, we’ll have to wait and see if this is the start of a longer […]
Local Market Updates Local Market Update – January 2019 A cool-down in prices and a surge in inventory spelled out good news for buyers in December. Median home prices throughout the region continued to moderate. The number of homes for sale more than doubled over a year ago. Condo inventory more than quadrupled. While we’re still far short of the four to six months […]
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 […]
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: […]