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Builder Incentives: How to Make the Most of $100K+ on New Construction

The Builder Is Offering $100K+ in Incentives. What Should You Actually Do With It? A builder offers you $100,000, $150,000 or more in buyer incentives. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? Not exactly. One of the biggest misconceptions I see with new construction is that a large builder incentive is basically the same thing as taking that […]
First Time Buyer, Home Buying, Market Trends

High Interest Rates, More Leverage? The Opportunity for Seattle-Area Homebuyers Right Now

More Inventory Is Changing the Conversation for Buyers There’s no way around it: interest rates are higher than any buyer would like them to be. But focusing only on the rate misses an important part of what’s happening in the Seattle-area market right now. Buyers have more choices, and in many cases, more negotiating power. […]
First Time Buyer, Home Buying, Market Trends

Is Washington State a Good Place to Live & Buy a Home in 2026?

Why Washington State’s Economic Future Looks Bright for Homebuyers and Homeowners Is Washington State still a good place to live, work, buy a home and build a future? There are plenty of reasons to believe the answer is yes. Washington already has one of the largest and most innovative economies in the country, anchored by […]
First Time Buyer, Home Buying, Market Trends, Uncategorized

Why Right Now May Be One of the Best Times to Buy New Construction in Seattle

Is Now a Good Time to Buy New Construction in Seattle? For years, buying a brand-new home usually meant paying a premium. You got the new finishes, modern floor plan, energy efficiency and builder warranty, but you generally expected to pay more than you would for a comparable resale home. Right now, that equation is […]

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First Time Buyer Builder Incentives: How to Make the Most of $100K+ on New Construction The Builder Is Offering $100K+ in Incentives. What Should You Actually Do With It? A builder offers you $100,000, $150,000 or more in buyer incentives. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? Not exactly. One of the biggest misconceptions I see with new construction is that a large builder incentive is basically the same thing as taking that […]

First Time Buyer High Interest Rates, More Leverage? The Opportunity for Seattle-Area Homebuyers Right Now More Inventory Is Changing the Conversation for Buyers There’s no way around it: interest rates are higher than any buyer would like them to be. But focusing only on the rate misses an important part of what’s happening in the Seattle-area market right now. Buyers have more choices, and in many cases, more negotiating power. […]

First Time Buyer Is Washington State a Good Place to Live & Buy a Home in 2026? Why Washington State’s Economic Future Looks Bright for Homebuyers and Homeowners Is Washington State still a good place to live, work, buy a home and build a future? There are plenty of reasons to believe the answer is yes. Washington already has one of the largest and most innovative economies in the country, anchored by […]

First Time Buyer Why Right Now May Be One of the Best Times to Buy New Construction in Seattle Is Now a Good Time to Buy New Construction in Seattle? For years, buying a brand-new home usually meant paying a premium. You got the new finishes, modern floor plan, energy efficiency and builder warranty, but you generally expected to pay more than you would for a comparable resale home. Right now, that equation is […]

First Time Buyer Seattle Housing Market 2026: Where Homebuyers Have Leverage Right Now More inventory and fewer competing buyers are changing the Seattle and Eastside housing market. Here’s what buyers should know about negotiating price, seller credits and new construction in 2026. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the Seattle housing market to become a little more buyer-friendly, there’s something worth paying attention to right […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]