April 28, 2022 Whether you are buying or selling a home, mold is something to be mindful of. Health concerns and potential damage make mold a red flag for buyers. Even if you’re not planning to sell any time soon, taking care of mold problems now can prevent even larger and more costly issues in […]

Mar 28, 2022 Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner examines the emergence of Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in the residential housing market and how they could change real estate transactions in the future. Hello there, I’m Windermere Real Estate’s chief economist, Matthew Gardner, and welcome to the latest episode of Mondays with Matthew. This month we’re going […]

Jun 27, 2022 Addressing housing affordability sounds simple: build more units. Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner explains why the solution is more complex by examining recent affordability data. In this video Michael discussed the decline in housing construction, the role of growth management policies, and the changing U.S. demographics. Hello there, I’m Windermere’s Chief Economist […]

Listings, Prices and Mortgage Rates are on the Rise With Western Washington regional economic health back to pre-pandemic levels, the Q2 housing market saw rising home prices, despite concurrent increases in mortgage rates. Listings last quarter were up by 175% compared to the first quarter of 2022, offering buyers more selection. Pending sales outpaced listings […]