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Homeownership Overcome Two Concerns to Sell Your Home Don’t Let These Two Concerns Hold You Back from Selling Your House If you’re debating whether or not you want to sell right now, it might be because you’ve got some unanswered questions, like if moving really makes sense in today’s market. Maybe you’re wondering if it’s even a good idea to move right now. Or you’re stressed […]
Buying Market Insights: October 2024 October 2024 Market Insights October 2024: Our local real estate market is showing signs of balance. The average home price has increased by 12% from last year. However, prices have remained relatively stable in recent months, averaging around $800,000. Homes take about 36 days to sell on average. Sales prices vary, with some listings selling […]
Design Decorating Your Home for the Holidays Decorating Your Home for the Holidays: A Real Estate-Friendly Approach The holiday season is a time for joy, family gatherings, and festive decorations. However, if your home is on the market, you may wonder how to balance the spirit of the holidays with presenting your home in the best light to potential buyers. With a […]
Buying Is Gray Out? The Changing Trends in Real Estate Design Is Gray Out? The Changing Trends in Real Estate Design For the last decade, gray has dominated the real estate world. Gray walls, gray cabinets, gray flooring, this neutral hue was everywhere. From modern apartments to suburban homes, it was the go-to color for creating a clean, sophisticated look that appealed to home buyers. But […]
Buying Market Insights: September 2024 September 2024 Market Insights September 2024: The latest NWMLS data shows home sellers in Western Washington are adjusting expectations, with list prices down from peak levels in all but one market. As a result, sale price growth is also slowing, although prices remain up year-over-year. The Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates in September […]
Buying Market Insights: August 2024 August 2024 Market Insights August 2024:  Mortgage rates have begun to moderate, dropping to 6.35% for 30-year terms at the end of August, down from this year’s high of 7.52% at the end of April. The market is shifting toward a more balanced market, with increased supply coming onto the market. The number of homes […]
Buying Are We Heading into a Balanced Market? Are We Heading into a Balanced Market? If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market over the past couple of years, you know sellers have had the upper hand. But is that going to shift now that inventory is growing? Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know. What Is a Balanced Market? A […]
Buying 2025 Housing Market Forecasts: What To Expect 2025 Housing Market Forecasts: What To Expect Looking ahead to 2025, it’s important to know what experts are projecting for the housing market. And whether you’re thinking of buying or selling a home next year, having a clear picture of what they’re calling for can help you make the best possible decision for your homeownership plans. Here’s an early […]
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Buying Market Insights: July 2024 July 2024 Market Insights July 2024:  The continued incremental decline in interest rates and increase in available listings for sale have continued to fuel market activity. Economists are indicating a further decline in interest rates driven by the Federal Reserve in September and into 2025, which could further stimulate the market. The market did experience […]
Homeownership What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Equity What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Equity Curious about selling your home? Understanding how much equity you have is the first step to unlocking what you can afford when you move. And since home prices rose so much over the past few years, most people have much more equity than they may realize. Here’s a deeper look at what […]
Homeownership The Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now The Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now The housing market is going through a transition. Higher mortgage rates are causing more moderate buyer activity at the same time the supply of homes for sale is growing. And if you aren’t working with an agent, you may not realize that. Here’s the downside. If you’re not informed, you can’t adjust […]
Buying Market Insights: June 2024 June 2024 Market Insights June 2024: Active listings have shown consistent month-over-month increases, with pending and sold transactions following typical seasonal trends. Over the last two months, there has been a notable influx of new listings, resulting in a significant rise in market inventory compared to previous periods. This abundance of options is especially beneficial […]
Homeownership Streamlining Your Life: 7 Tips to Make Downsizing Easier Streamlining Your Life: 7 Tips to Make Downsizing Easier Whether you’re retiring, moving into a smaller space, or simply want to live more minimally, downsizing can simplify the process. After all, the fewer belongings you have, the less you need to pack, move, and organize in your new place. But for many of us, the […]
Homeownership Don’t Be A Flip! Don’t Be A Flip! I get asked by friends and family from other areas what they should do to sell their homes? They use terms like “We don’t want to give it away” and “This money really matters to us, so it is different than a typical home sale.” Their idea is to “save money” […]
Buying Market Insights: May 2024 May 2024 Market Insights May 2024: The recent increase in listings, the highest in over 1.5 years, is a positive sign for the real estate market, particularly during the spring selling season. This influx has pushed active inventory into the triple digits. Additionally, the market has seen the most sold listings since last August, further […]
Buying Why Buyer Representation Should Matter So Much to Sellers Why Buyer Representation Should Matter So Much to Sellers In today’s rapidly changing real estate landscape, understanding the critical role of buyer representation has never been more essential for home sellers. With the pending NAR settlement on the horizon, many sellers may not fully grasp the significant impact these changes will have on their transactions. […]
Buying Market Insights: April 2024 April 2024 Market Insights April 2024: “Although home sales are at a 30-year low as buyers face higher borrowing costs and stubbornly low inventory, housing options on the market are beginning to increase.” according to Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist.  That is clearly evident in our markets as inventories climb above 100 properties for the […]
Buying Seven Steps to Yard Sale Success Seven Steps to Yard Sale Success As you prepare to sell your house and move to a new one, you may be taking a fresh look at your belongings. You might be wondering how they’ll work in the new home or if you’ll need to upgrade to new ones. If you’re staging your current home […]
Buying Market Insights: March 2024 March 2024 Market Insights March 2024:  We are starting to see an up-tick of activity in the market, with more new properties being listed than we’ve seen since last spring.  While we are still in a seller’s market, we are seeing more activity than at the same time last year.  Pending sales in the month […]
Buying NAR Settlement Statement from Windermere CEO and Co-Presidents NAR Settlement Statement from Windermere CEO and Co-Presidents Recent developments in the real estate industry concerning the settlement of a class action lawsuit by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has raised a number of questions, especially as it pertains to agent compensation. For more than 50 years, Windermere has put integrity and professionalism at […]