Windermere Community Windermere Foundation Brings Cheer, Laughter, and Basic Needs in the Final Months of 2023 SOURCE: Windermere Windermere Real Estate offices throughout the Western U.S. brought holiday cheer and laughter to their local communities during the holiday season of 2023, wrapping up a year of giving that raised over $2.9 million for the Windermere Foundation, bringing the total raised since 1989 to more than $53 million. Here are a few […]
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Design 5 Features of Greek Revival Architecture SOURCE: Windermere Some home designs reach way back through history. Greek Revival architecture is inspired by the principles of design formed in ancient Greece. These stately homes evoke a formal and traditional atmosphere akin to the feeling you get standing in the presence of the Parthenon. Let’s explore the history and features of these unique homes to […]
Buying Is Co-Buying a Home Right For You? For some buyers, purchasing a home independently may be out of reach. Co-buying a home is an alternative approach to homeownership where two or more individuals purchase the property together and take on a joint mortgage. Get to know the benefits and drawbacks of co-buying a home before deciding whether it’s right for you. How Does Co-Buying […]
W Report W Report – December 2023 Local market update. Despite low seasonal inventory, the King County real estate market shows some life, and buyers remain willing to compete for plum properties. A slight decrease in interest rates could mean welcome positivity in the new year. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. LOCAL ECONOMY 4,000+ buildings to zero out carbon emissions The Seattle City […]
Market News Matthew Gardner’s Top 10 Housing Predictions for 2024 This video shows Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner’s Top 10 Predictions for 2024. Each month, he analyzes the most up-to-date U.S. housing data to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market. See more market insights on our blog here.  Matthew Gardner’s Top 10 Predictions for 2024 1. Still no housing bubble […]
Living 5 Ways to Save and Reuse Water at Home SOURCE: Windermere Think of all the ways you use water at home. Whether it’s meal preparation, laundry, or doing the dishes, we use a lot of H2O. In fact, the average U.S. household uses more than 300 gallons of water per day, with a majority of the water usage coming from three primary sources: the toilet, […]
Design 5 Features of Traditional Interior Design SOURCE: Windermere There is perhaps no other home décor style as comforting as traditional interior design. Rooted in the masterfully crafted Chippendale and Thomas Sheraton furniture designs and classic Queen Anne colors, traditional décor is one vintage style that stood the test of time. Here are five distinct features of traditional interior design. 5 Features of Traditional Interior […]
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Market News Q3 2023 Western Washington Real Estate Market The following analysis of select counties of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere Real […]
Market News U.S. Housing Market 2023: Updated Analysis Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner gives an updated analysis of the U.S. housing market in 2023, using data released by The National Association of REALTORS® on listing activity, home sales, price growth, and more. This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, he analyzes […]
W Report W Report – October 2023 Local market update. Low inventory has kept King County home sales pretty quiet of late, although the market is seeing some year-over-year price gains. With stock so depleted, it’s likely unit sales will remain suppressed for the remainder of the year.Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE Will […]
Buying What to Do After Moving Into a New Home Nothing beats the feeling of buying a new home. You’ve worked hard with your agent to find the right home for you, you’ve worked with the seller to finalize the deal, and you’ve signed all the paperwork to transfer ownership. Congratulations! Everything has led to securing your new home, so now that you’re officially moving, what […]
Market News How Low Inventory Is Affecting the Housing Market Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner demonstrates how the U.S. housing market is adapting to low inventory levels. He touches on the new construction industry, supply changes in large metro areas, median home sale prices, and more. This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, […]
Selling Understanding Contingent Offers: A Seller’s Guide Whether you’ve listed multiple homes or you’re a first-time home seller, you’ve likely come across the word “contingent” before. Contingent home sales, though very common, aren’t as simple as a real estate transaction without them. With contingencies, there are additional factors at play and added criteria that need to be met for the deal to go […]
Design 5 Features of Mediterranean Interior Design There’s so much beauty in the countries that border the Mediterranean Sea, it’s no wonder the design style derived from this area of the world has the same effect on a home’s interior. Mediterranean interior design, part of the larger coastal design family, creates interiors that harmonize with the outdoors. Here are a few of its […]
Market News U.S. Home Prices and Housing Affordability in 2023 Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner gives an updated look at U.S. home prices and housing affordability in 2023 by examining two key second-quarter reports from ATTOM Data Solutions and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, […]
Living How to Create a Balcony Garden Gardens come in all shapes and sizes. For those who don’t have a flourishing backyard with acres of greenery, you’ve got to make do with the space you have to satisfy your inner green thumb. Creating a balcony garden can bring life to your terrace and give you some healthy options to add into your cooking. […]
Market News Q2 2023 Western Washington Real Estate Market Update The following analysis of select counties of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere Real […]
Market News Housing Market 2023: Home Prices, U.S. Demographics, and More Harvard University’s latest edition of “The State of the Nation’s Housing” has arrived, and Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner is here to break down what the data presented in the report means for the U.S. housing market in 2023 and beyond. This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief […]
Market News 2023 Top 10 Predictions | Mid-Year Update Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner revisits his Top 10 Predictions for 2023. Reviewing his forecasts for home prices, mortgage rates, and more, he highlights recent changes in the real estate market and updates his predictions for the near future. This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew […]