The Gardner Report Q3 2023
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 hesitate to contact me. VIEW
Read More →Monday with Matthew: U.S. Housing Market 2023: Updated Analysis

Monday with Matthew: U.S. Housing Market 2023: Updated Analysis
On this month’s episode of Monday with Matthew, Matthew Gardner provides an updated analysis of the U.S. housing market using new data released by The National Association of REALTORS.
Read More →Monday with Matthew: How Low Inventory Is Affecting the Housing Market

Monday with Matthew: How Low Inventory Is Affecting the Housing Market
On this month’s episode of Monday with Matthew, Matthew Gardner demonstrates how the U.S. housing market is adapting to low inventory levels. He touches on the new construction industry, supply changes in large metro areas, median home sale prices, and more.
Read More →Monday with Matthew: What’s Happening With Home Prices?

Monday with Matthew: What’s Happening With Home Prices?
On this month’s Monday with Matthew, Matthew Gardner gives an updated look at U.S. home prices and housing affordability by examining two key reports from ATTOM Data Solutions and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Read More →Eastside and Seattle Market Update

Eastside and Seattle Market Update
Summer is flying by, and I am staying quite busy working and exploring the beautiful PNW. The photo was taken at the Festival of Lights in Vancouver, BC. If you have never attended this event, I highly recommend it! Our latest stats for the month ending July 2023 were published and I wanted
Read More →The Gardner Report Q2 2023

The Gardner Report Q2 2023
High interest rates and low inventory require new market strategies. The second quarter saw home sales begin to increase once again, as more inventory became available. Despite this quarterly uptick, inventory and sales are still down from Q2 2022. Interest rates continued to rise last quarter as well, but tight inventory encouraged buyers to
Read More →Top 10 Predictions for 2023 – Mid-Year Update

Top 10 Predictions for 2023 – Mid-Year Update
At the end of 2022, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner provided his top 10 predictions for this year. Below is a review of those predictions with some updates for the remainder of 2023. Home Prices I predicted that home prices would fall in 2023 but that the decline would not be systemic. As of
Read More →Monday with Matthew: 2023 Top 10 Predictions | Mid-Year Update

Monday with Matthew: 2023 Top 10 Predictions | Mid-Year Update
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner revisits his Top 10 Predictions for 2023. Reviewing his forecasts for home prices, mortgage rates, and more, he highlights recent changes in the real estate market and updates his predictions for the near future. This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew
Read More →Market Update and My 3 Favorite Neighborhoods for 2023 (video)

Market Update and My 3 Favorite Neighborhoods for 2023 (video)
May and June have been keeping me busier than usual with some exciting new listings and fantastic buyers moving to the area. We continue to see a lack of inventory in popular price ranges and locations with just 1 month of supply (lowest since April 2022). Homeowners with 3% interest rates are unlikely to sell
Read More →Monday with Matthew: Why Were FHFA Mortgage Fee Changes Put on Hold?

Monday with Matthew: Why Were FHFA Mortgage Fee Changes Put on Hold?
Monday with Matthew: Why Were FHFA Mortgage Fee Changes Put on Hold? The Federal Housing Finance Authority recently put a hold on raising upfront mortgage fees given pushback that suggested home buyers with good credit were being penalized. Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner looks at Loan Level Price Adjustments (LLPAs) to explain why some headlines
Read More →Western Washington Gardner Report Q1

Western Washington Gardner Report Q1
Q1 2023 GARDNER REPORT Western Washington Real Estate Market Update by Matthew Gardner Below is the latest Western WA housing market trends analysis. Additional links: Historical Western WA Data Eastern WA Data Central WA Data Other Regional Data The following analysis of select counties of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere
Read More →Mortgage Rate Predictions and Misconceptions

Mortgage Rate Predictions and Misconceptions
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York just released their 2023 Housing Survey, which shows how the U.S. population feels about the housing market. Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner digs into the mortgage rate predictions, showing how demographics played a role in the results.
Read More →If I could sell my house for $XXXX, I would list it this Spring….

If I could sell my house for $XXXX, I would list it this Spring….
Feel free to reply to me with YOUR number! Despite interest rates doubling over the past year and a half and what you’ve been hearing in the media, the limited supply of homes on the market has left buyers eager for more inventory. What is happening in the real estate market on the Eastside, you
Read More →Monday with Matthew: Will Rising Foreclosures Impact the Housing Market?

Monday with Matthew: Will Rising Foreclosures Impact the Housing Market?
How will rising foreclosures impact the U.S. housing market? To give his answer, Matthew Gardner sheds light on the latest foreclosure data and shows how prepared home buyers are to manage their mortgage debt today compared to the 2000s.
Read More →Recent Bank Failures… What Does This Mean for the US Economy and Housing Market?

Recent Bank Failures… What Does This Mean for the US Economy and Housing Market?
What do the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank mean for the U.S. economy and housing market? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner details how the bond market has already impacted mortgage rates, the decisions facing the Fed, and more.
Read More →Mondays with Matthew: Renting vs. Buying a Home: The Financial Benefits of Homeownership

Mondays with Matthew: Renting vs. Buying a Home: The Financial Benefits of Homeownership
Is it better to rent or buy a home? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner explains why buying a home is the financially superior option by detailing the wealth-building opportunities and tax benefits that come with homeownership.
Read More →Thank you! 2023 Market Forecast event with famed economist Matthew Gardner

Thank you! 2023 Market Forecast event with famed economist Matthew Gardner
Thank you to all those that attended the 2023 Market Forecast event with Matthew Gardner last week. As usual, Matthew kept audience engaged with a fast-paced presentation mixed with some humor. If you missed the event and want the slides or video, please reply to this email. As always, please consider me a resource if
Read More →Western Washington Gardner Report Q4

Western Washington Gardner Report Q4
Q4 2022 GARDNER REPORT Western Washington Real Estate Market Update by Matthew Gardner Below is the latest Western WA housing market trends analysis. Additional links: Historical Western WA Data Eastern WA Data Central WA Data Other Regional Data The following analysis of select counties of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere
Read More →Monday’s With Matthew: 2023 Real Estate Forecast: Why This Market Won’t Be Like 2008

Monday’s With Matthew: 2023 Real Estate Forecast: Why This Market Won’t Be Like 2008
Will there be a housing market crash in 2023? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner presents data on U.S. home prices, home sales, mortgage rates, and more to explain why the 2023 real estate market is much different than the housing bubble of 2008.
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JUST LISTED: Welcome to Clyde Hill Modern
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