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Selling A Step-by-Step Guide to a Smooth and Successful Sale Navigating everything involved with selling your home can seem intimidating. Breaking the process down step by step will keep you organized and ready to work with your agent toward a successful home sale. 1. Choose an Agent A lot goes into choosing the right agent. If you’re unsure where to start, get referrals from trusted […]
Market News Local Look: Western Washington Housing Update 5/7/25 Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and this is a Local Look at the March 2025 data from the Northwest MLS. Last month I said our local real estate market was on a roller coaster, and that proved true again, this month, as sales trends turned sharply downward after a strong […]
More UW to Host New Zealand and Indiana at the 39th Annual Windermere Cup On Saturday, May 3, the Windermere Cup will make its highly anticipated return to the Montlake Cut for its 39th year, bringing with it all the speed, pageantry, and community spirit Seattle has come to love. The Windermere Cup began in 1987 when Windermere Real Estate founder John Jacobi partnered with the University of Washington […]
Luxury The Benefits of Shared Second Home Ownership The idea of owning a second home is a dream for many—but the reality often comes with high costs, logistical hurdles, and much more upkeep than expected. And as home prices continue to climb and travel habits shift, buyers are starting to ask: is there a better way? In partnership with Windermere, Esterre offers a […]
Market News Numbers To Know 4/16/25: Let’s Talk Tariffs 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. Our first number this week is all about the elephant in the room: Tariffs President Trump’s new tariff […]
Buying When is the Best Time to Buy a House? There’s a factor of the home buying process that can often be the catalyst for everything that follows. That factor is timing. Much of the dialogue—rightfully so—around buying a home is focused on the “what.” However, it’s often the case that the “when” is just as important. So, when is the best time to buy […]
More A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing I have had the privilege of being part of this amazing industry for most of my life; but there was a time when residential real estate was synonymous with marginalizing people by using “secretive” policies, such as redlining, racial steering, and other forms of manipulation and discrimination.   In the late 1960s, Fair Housing Act legislation […]
Market News Local Look: Western Washington Housing Update 4/7/25 Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and this is a Local Look at the March 2025 data from the Northwest MLS. Our local real estate roller coaster turned back up in March, after a couple soft months to start the year. Pending sales actually climbed YoY in March, around Washington and […]
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Architecture The Art of Pacific Lodge Architecture The Pacific Northwest is known for its lush forests, rugged coastline, and stunning mountain ranges. Naturally, architects and designers in the region draw from this unique environment, combining indigenous design principles with earlier frontier styles to create what we now know as Pacific Lodge architecture. From its defining features to its deep regional roots, here’s […]
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 February 2025 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 […]
Buying The Biggest Home Buying and Selling Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) There’s nothing more exciting, rewarding, and fulfilling than buying a home. However, it’s a complex transaction, and there are a number of steps along the path that can confuse, betwixt, and befuddle even the most seasoned buyers and sellers. How can you avoid those potential pitfalls and common mistakes? Look to your real estate professional for advice and keep these guidelines in mind:
Buying Is Downsizing Right for You? Here’s How to Decide Choosing less space often has to do with a desire to live a life that’s simpler. Whether you’re retiring, want an eco-friendly, low-maintenance lifestyle or your children have moved away, downsizing might be the best option for you. Here are the advantages and disadvantages to consider before making the move and questions to begin asking yourself now.
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 […]
Selling Making the Most of a Home Inspection For many people, a home inspection is a hurdle that every homeowner must overcome during the process of selling a home, but it’s a useful tool for sellers looking to get the greatest possible value from their home.
Buying Finding Your New Home in Four Steps Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or you currently own and are looking for a new home, the ideas below will help you better navigate that all-important first step: Finding a property that you like (and can afford).
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 Housing & Economic Update: What’s Going on With Mortgage 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. This week the numbers to know are all about mortgage rates and the factors that have pushed them […]
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 […]

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