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Market News Housing & Economic Update: What to Know About Inventory, Inflation & Interest Rates This is the latest in a series of videos with Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker where he delivers the key economic numbers to follow to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market. The data coming in from the housing market so far this year are painting a picture of an […]
Market News Local Look: Western Washington Housing Update 3/6/25 Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and this is a Local Look at the December 2024 data from the Northwest MLS. Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and this is a Local Look at the February 2025 data from the Northwest MLS. After an impressive Q4, and […]
Market News Housing & Economic Update: What to Know About Inventory, Inflation & Interest Rates This is the latest in a series of videos with Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker where he delivers the key economic numbers to follow to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market. We now have over a full month of data to see how 2025 is shaping up, and I […]
Living Windermere Partners with Esterre to Reimagine Second Home Ownership As more and more people desire an escape from everyday life, the appeal of second home ownership has grown stronger. But when the dream of owning a vacation home meets the reality of maintenance, expenses, and logistics, many buyers begin to question whether the rewards outweigh the challenges. Esterre, in partnership with Windermere Real Estate, […]
Design Pantone 2025 Color of the Year: Infusing Mocha Mousse into Your Home Another year, another reason to repaint. Pantone, the global authority on color, has announced its 2025 Color of the Year, “Mocha Mousse.” And as this year’s interior design trends lean towards more earthy tones, this creamy, rich brown is set to be everywhere—from your morning coffee to your neighbor’s curtains. Whether aiming to create a […]
Market News Local Look: Western Washington Housing Update 1/7/25 Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and this is a Local Look at the December 2024 data from the Northwest MLS. After two very strong months of data covering October and November, we got one last month of strong closed sales data in December, but a slowdown in pending sales growth […]
Community A Season of Laughter and Giving: Windermere Foundation Comedy Events Raise $1.14 Million This fall, supporters of the Windermere Foundation came together in Portland and Seattle for two incredible comedy nights that celebrated laughter, generosity, and community. Featuring world-class performances by Jason Alexander and Micheal Che, along with heartfelt moments and an outpour of support, these events helped raise critical funds for organizations that provide essential services to […]
Market News 2025 Housing Forecast Hi! I’m Jeff Tucker, Principal Economist at Windermere Real Estate, and I’m here to share my top 5 predictions for 2025. Let’s jump in! Interest Rates Will Decline I expect interest rates to fall to around 6.5% in 2025, but in a gradual zigzag fashion. Temporary factors, like election uncertainty, higher Treasury debt issuance, and […]
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Living 5 Ways to Incorporate Feng Shui into Your Home Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese practice, is not just about creating a calming and aesthetic space. It’s about creating a space that resonates with your energy and promotes well-being. By balancing the world’s five natural elements : water, fire, earth, metal, and wood, you can transform your living space into an environment of serenity and […]
Market News Housing & Economic Update: Numbers to Know 10/24/24 This is the latest in a series of videos with Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker where he delivers the key economic numbers to follow to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market. Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, the principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and these are the numbers to know […]
More Housing & Economic Update: Numbers to Know 10/14/24 This is the latest in a series of videos with Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker where he delivers the key economic numbers to follow to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market. Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, the principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and these are the numbers to know […]
Living Public Experiment on Guessing Home Market Values Most people understand there are many factors contributing to the “sold price” of a house, but how accurate is the general public in guessing the price of a recently sold home? We decided to find out. Before we get into the details of the experiment, let’s cut the general public some slack. Pricing a home […]
Living Streamlining Your Life: 7 Tips to Make Downsizing Easier Whether you’re retiring, moving into a smaller space, or simply want to live more minimally, downsizing can simplify the process. After all, the fewer belongings you have, the less you need to pack, move, and organize in your new place. But for many of us, the mere idea of downsizing can be daunting. How do […]
Living Essential Tips for Building the Grilling Station of Your Dreams Summer is the season for outdoor entertaining, which means it’s time to fire up the grill and dust off the patio furniture. But is your yard the grilling paradise you want it to be, or is it more of a fixer-upper? Here are a few tips to get your backyard in prime shape for the […]
More Windermere and UW Welcome Italy for Olympic Re-Match in 38th Annual Windermere Cup One of the premier rowing regattas in the world, the Windermere Cup returns to the Montlake Cut in Seattle for the 38th time on May 4, 2024. Hosted by Windermere Real Estate, the University of Washington, and the Seattle Yacht Club, the Husky men and women will battle crews from the University of Wisconsin and […]
More Kicking Off the 35th Anniversary of the Windermere Foundation This year we’re celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Windermere Foundation, the non-profit arm of Windermere Real Estate. Since 1989, agents and offices across our network have given back to the communities where Windermere operates. We’ve raised over $53 million and supported thousands of our neighbors in need throughout the Western U.S. Last year the […]
More Windermere Foundation Brings Cheer, Laughter, and Basic Needs in the Final Months of 2023 Windermere Real Estate offices throughout the Western U.S. brought holiday cheer and laughter to their local communities during the holiday season of 2023, wrapping up a year of giving that raised over $2.9 million for the Windermere Foundation, bringing the total raised since 1989 to more than $53 million. Here are a few examples of […]
More Windermere Offices Support Communities Through Donations & Volunteerism Windermere Offices Donate to Local Organizations The true essence of the Windermere Foundation’s work is to make enduring community connections . The relationship between Windermere Columbia River Gorge and SafeSpace Children’s Advocacy Center of the Gorge is a shining example of that mission. Last year, someone close to the Windermere Gorge family experienced an unfortunate […]
More Windermere-UW Aspire Internship Builds in its Third Year Written by: Samantha Enos – Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Windermere Real Estate Formed in partnership with the University of Washington College of Built Environments, Windermere’s Aspire internship program launched in July 2021. The internship offers financial support, mentoring, and skill-building through academic and professional office settings to students, with a focus on those […]
More Stories and Memories from Windermere’s 39th Annual Community Service Day Community Service Day has been an annual tradition at Windermere since 1984. Each year in June, our offices close their doors for a day to volunteer in their local communities. Windermere agents, office owners, and staff join together to complete various neighborhood improvement projects for local organizations. Here are several Community Service Day stories from […]