First Time Buyer Microsoft Employee Homebuyer’s Guide ❗️Make sure to check your promotions, spam, or junk folders for the email with the guide.
First Time Buyer Why Waiting to Buy in Seattle Could Cost More Than You Think I had a conversation recently with a couple relocating to Bellevue. Like many buyers, they had done their homework. They knew where they wanted to live, had a solid down payment, and planned to stay in the area for years. But they had one concern. “What if we buy now and interest rates drop six […]
Home Buying Why Microsoft Employees Are Choosing Bellevue Over Redmond A closer look at why many tech professionals are expanding their home search beyond Microsoft’s headquarters. When people accept a job at Microsoft, one of the first assumptions they make is: “I should probably live in Redmond.” It makes sense. The company’s headquarters are there, the commute is short, and Redmond has become synonymous with […]
Uncategorized The World Cup Is Over – Here’s What Seattle Should Keep How the 2026 FIFA World Cup Changed Seattle, and Why It Matters for the Region’s Future There are certain moments that become part of a city’s story. For Seattle, the 1962 World’s Fair was one. The rise of companies like Microsoft and Amazon was another. And after spending several weeks welcoming the world for the […]
Uncategorized Seattle Is One of the Best Places in America for New Graduates Seattle Is One of the Best Places in America for New Graduates. Here’s Why It Matters. Every year, thousands of college graduates ask themselves the same question: Where should I start my career? According to a recent study by CoworkingCafe, one of the best answers in 2026 is Seattle. The Emerald City was ranked the […]
Uncategorized How the FIFA World Cup Showcased Why Seattle Is One of the Best Places to Live The World Came to Seattle, and Seattle Showed the World Who We Are For the past several weeks, Seattle wasn’t just a stop on the FIFA World Cup schedule. It became a gathering place for the world. Thousands of visitors filled our streets, restaurants, parks, waterfront, and neighborhoods. Flags from around the globe flew next […]
First Time Buyer Seattle Named America’s #6 Best City in 2026 — Here’s Why That Matters for Homebuyers and Investors Seattle continues to earn national recognition – and for good reason. In the newly released 2026 America’s Best Cities Report from Resonance Consultancy, Seattle was ranked #6 among the nation’s best cities, reinforcing what many of us who live and work here already know: Seattle remains one of the most desirable places in the country […]
First Time Buyer New Construction Homes for Sale in East Bellevue: The East Bellevue Collection Looking for a new construction home in Bellevue, Washington? The East Bellevue Collection is a limited offering of five luxury single-family homes designed for buyers who want modern construction, spacious living, and one of the Eastside’s most desirable locations by esteemed home builder, Thomas James Homes.  Each home features approximately 3,010 square feet, 5 bedrooms, […]
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Home Buying How Interest Rates Are Affecting the Seattle Real Estate Market—and Why Now Could Be the Right Time to Buy The Seattle real estate market has always been dynamic, but the past couple of years have brought especially dramatic shifts. Rising interest rates have slowed some of the frenzied activity we saw during the pandemic-era boom, creating a new landscape for buyers, sellers, and investors alike. The Role of Interest Rates in Today’s Market Higher […]
Home Buying Why Now Is a Smart Time to Invest in Seattle Real Estate 🏘 Why Now Is a Smart Time to Invest in Seattle Real Estate 🏘 And Why You Need the Right Agent in Your Corner Seattle’s real estate market is shifting—and for savvy investors, that spells opportunity. While headlines may focus on elevated rates or price fluctuations, serious investors know these transitional markets are when smart money […]
First Time Buyer Why Now is a Great Time to Buy New Construction—Can Even Be Cheaper Than Renting! In today’s market, buying a home might seem like a bold move—but when it comes to new construction, it could be one of the smartest financial decisions you make. Despite high interest rates and lingering affordability concerns, a perfect storm of builder incentives and softening rents in certain areas has created a rare window of […]
Home Buying January Market Update As of January 2025, Seattle’s housing market continues to exhibit dynamic trends, particularly in the realm of new construction. The city remains a focal point for both buyers and investors, driven by its robust economy and desirable living conditions. Current Market Overview According to Redfin, the median listing home price in Seattle stands at approximately […]
Market Trends Why We Aren’t Headed for a Housing Crash Why We Aren’t Headed for a Housing Crash If you’re holding out hope that the housing market is going to crash and bring home prices back down, here’s a look at what the data shows. And spoiler alert: that’s not in the cards. Instead, experts say home prices are going to keep going up. Today’s market is very different […]
Market Trends Why There Won’t Be a Recession That Tanks the Housing Market Why There Won’t Be a Recession That Tanks the Housing Market There’s been a lot of recession talk over the past couple of years. And that may leave you worried we’re headed for a repeat of what we saw back in 2008. Here’s a look at the latest expert projections to show you why that […]
Market Trends Q1 2022 Western Washington Real Estate Market Update The Gardner Report – Q1 2022 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 […]
Market Trends Q4 2021 Western Washington Real Estate Market Update by Matthew Gardner 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.   REGIONAL […]
Market Trends 11/15/2021 Housing and Economic Update from Matthew Gardner BY: Matthew Gardner This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. 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.  Hello there!  I’m Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, and welcome […]
Market Trends Q3 2021 Western Washington Real Estate Market Update by Matthew Gardner 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 your Windermere Real […]
Market Trends 7/26/2021 Housing and Economic Update from Matthew Gardner This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. 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.      Hello there!  I’m Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, and welcome to […]
Market Trends Q2 2021 Western Washington Real Estate Market Update By: Matthew Gardner 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 your Windermere Real […]