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Real Estate News & Information Western Washington Real Estate Market Update The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. I 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 me. by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, […]
From Don REAL ESTATE INFO COLUMN: Is it better to rent or buy? Welcome to my Real Estate advice column, “Dear Don,” where I answer all your burning Real Estate questions. Send yours to me at donkoonce@windermere.com, and I’ll try to answer them in future columns. Dear Don: Is it better to rent or buy? Questioning Carla
Real Estate News & Information To Buy New or Old, That is the Question Windermere Blog: We are often asked, “Which is the better buy, a newer or older home?” Our answer: It all depends on your needs and personal preferences. We decided to put together a list of the six biggest differences between newer and older homes: The neighborhood Surprisingly, one of the biggest factors in choosing a […]
Real Estate News & Information Ten Qualities to Look For in Your Real Estate Agent Windermere Blog: Buying a home is one of the most significant financial and emotional purchases of a person’s life. That’s why it is so important to find an agent that can not only help you navigate the home search process but one who can also answer your questions and represent your needs from start to […]
From Don REAL ESTATE INFO COLUMN: Are the days of multiple offers gone? Welcome to my Real Estate advice column, “Dear Don,” where I answer all your burning Real Estate questions. Send yours to me at donkoonce@windermere.com, and I’ll try to answer them in future columns. Dear Don: Are the days of multiple offers gone? Concerned Cal
From Don REAL ESTATE INFO COLUMN: Are we in a bubble? Welcome to my Real Estate advice column, “Dear Don,” where I answer all your burning Real Estate questions. Send yours to me at donkoonce@windermere.com, and I’ll try to answer them in future columns. Dear Don: Are we in a bubble? Wondering Will
Real Estate News & Information To Sell or to Rent? The Perks and Pitfalls of Being a Landlord Electing a full sale or a property management situation is a life-changing decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. In choosing whether or not becoming a landlord is right for you, there are a number of factors to consider, but primarily they fall into the following three categories: financial analysis, risk, and goals. The financial analysis […]
From Don REAL ESTATE INFO COLUMN: Do I need a 20% down payment? Welcome to my Real Estate advice column, “Dear Don,” where I answer all your burning Real Estate questions. Send yours to me at donkoonce@windermere.com, and I’ll try to answer them in future columns. Dear Don: Do I need a 20% down payment? Questioning Karla
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Real Estate News & Information Find a New Home in Four Steps Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a current owner looking for a bigger home, the ideas below will help you better navigate that all-important first step: Finding a property that you like (and can afford). The search for a new home always starts out with a lot of excitement. But if you haven’t prepared, frustration […]
From Don REAL ESTATE INFO COLUMN: Aren’t interest rates too high? Welcome to my Real Estate advice column, “Dear Don,” where I answer all your burning Real Estate questions. Send yours to me at donkoonce@windermere.com, and I’ll try to answer them in future columns. Dear Don: Aren’t interest rates too high? Anxious Anne
Real Estate News & Information It Was a Busy Winter! Recent Area Real Estate Sales It was a busy winter with multiple listings, offers and transactions as a whole new crop of families found new spaces to call home. Do you need help selling your home? My mission is to help you achieve your life goals. Contact me today at 206-250-7291 or donkoonce@windermere.com. Buyer Representation:
Guest Post 10 Tips to Minimize Stress When Selling Your Home When I was growing up, my family must have moved a dozen times. After the first few moves, we had it down to a science: timed out, scheduled, down to the last box. Despite our best efforts, plans would change, move-out and move-in days would shift, and the experience would stress the entire family out. […]
From Don NEW REAL ESTATE INFO COLUMN: Is this a good time to sell my home? Welcome to my Real Estate advice column, “Dear Don,” where I answer all your burning Real Estate questions. Send yours to me at donkoonce@windermere.com, and I’ll try to answer them in future columns. Dear Don: Is this a good time to sell my home? Nervous Nancy
Real Estate News & Information 10 Steps to Get Your Home Clean & Ready for Spring Warmer months are ahead, so now is the time to plan for spring cleaning and maintenance. A clean home offers a fresh start for the year, and a checklist of tasks guides your efforts towards efficiency. For many homeowners, spring cleaning can be a personal challenge. It can also be one accomplished with the help […]
Real Estate News & Information Western Washington Real Estate Market Update by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner ECONOMIC OVERVIEW The Washington State economy continues to add jobs at an above-average rate, though the pace of growth is starting to slow as the business cycle matures. Over the past 12 months, the state added 96,600 new jobs, representing an annual growth rate of 2.9% — […]
From Don NEW REAL ESTATE INFO COLUMN: Is this a good time to buy a home? Welcome to my Real Estate advice column, “Dear Don,” where I answer all your burning Real Estate questions. Send yours to me at donkoonce@windermere.com, and I’ll try to answer them in future columns. Dear Don: Is this a good time to buy a home? Worried Wanda
Real Estate News & Information Investing In a Green Home Will Pay Dividends In 2019 As we step forward into 2019, eco-friendly “green homes” are more popular than ever. Upgrading your home’s sustainability improves quality of life for those residing in it, but it is also a savvy long-term investment. As green homes become more popular, properties boasting sustainable features have become increasingly desirable targets for homebuyers. Whether designing a […]
Real Estate News & Information 2019 Economic and Housing Forecast By Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate What a year it has been for both for the U.S. economy and the national housing market. After several years of above-average economic and home price growth, 2018 marked the start of a slowdown in the residential real estate market. As the year comes to a close, […]
Real Estate News & Information Market Update: Economic Vitality Leading to Robust Housing Demand The following analysis 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 me. ECONOMIC OVERVIEW The Washington State […]
Real Estate News & Information FROM DON: Thinking About Co-Buying A Home? I Can Help! Dear friends, I’m excited to announce that I’ve recently been certified to work with an exciting new company. CoBuy is an online platform that makes it easier to buy a home with one or more other people–be it friends, family members, or both. Long popular in Europe, co-buying is gaining traction in the U.S. As […]