Housing Market News & Community Information Blog
Kirkland Grows in Population, Housing, and Business
Across Lake Washington from Seattle, quiet Kirkland is in for a bustling future. Prior to the pandemic, the city was experiencing growth as it worked to accommodate 8,361 new housing units and 22,435 new jobs by 2035, averaging out to about 363 housing units and 975...
Windermere Foundation Has Raised over $825,000 This Year!
The first half of 2020 has brought uncertain times and unprecedented change, and across our network, our agents and offices have rallied with their communities through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve seen offices come together in support of their...
Preparing for the School Year at Home
For those whose children will be taking classes online or participating in remote learning this school year, keeping the following tips in mind will help create an at-home learning environment that prioritizes health and learning, while being able to adjust to this...
West Seattle Bridge Renderings Paint a Bright Future
They say when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. With the release of futuristic new renderings for the possible redesign of the West Seattle Bridge, this saying has never felt more appropriate. Ever since the closure of Seattle’s most-used bridge (shuttling over...
Your Guide to Going Solar
For homeowners looking to reduce their home’s carbon footprint, increase its sustainability, and add value to their property, going solar is an obvious choice. Understanding how solar works and how to maximize its benefits are key first steps in your journey to...
Local Market Update – August 2020
While the pace of daily life may seem slow right now, thelocal real estate market has had an unusually busy summer. The number ofnew listings in July was up, sales increased, and home prices followedsuit. • While overall inventory is at historic lows, more sellers put...
Seattle Ranks as 9th Best City Worldwide for Startups
Seattle has long been home base to big tech businesses like Amazon and Microsoft, but the city is increasingly a haven to smaller startups and spin-off companies as well. Recognizing the city’s potential for hosting successful startups, think tank Startup...
Buying with Your Pets in Mind
Image source: Canva For many of us, pets play a central role in our home life, so taking into account what is best for them when buying a home is important for both their happiness and that of your entire household. Your neighborhood When looking for homes that are...
The Gardner Report – Q2 2020 Western Washington
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...
Local Market Update – July 2020
While our lives are very different than they were a year ago, the local real estate market has recovered to 2019 levels. Record low interest rates are helping spur demand. Sales were up, home prices increased and multiple offers were common. The number of pending...
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