The Gardner Report Q3 2023

Posted on October 31st, 2023

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

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The Gardner Report Q2 2023

Posted on July 31st, 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

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Monday with Matthew: 2023 Top 10 Predictions | Mid-Year Update

Posted on June 27th, 2023

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

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Market Update and My 3 Favorite Neighborhoods for 2023 (video)

Posted on June 15th, 2023

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

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Monday with Matthew: Why Were FHFA Mortgage Fee Changes Put on Hold?

Posted on May 22nd, 2023

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

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Western Washington Gardner Report Q1

Posted on April 28th, 2023

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

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If I could sell my house for $XXXX, I would list it this Spring….

Posted on April 18th, 2023

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

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Recent Bank Failures… What Does This Mean for the US Economy and Housing Market?

Posted on March 23rd, 2023

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.

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Thank you! 2023 Market Forecast event with famed economist Matthew Gardner

Thank you!  2023 Market Forecast event with famed economist Matthew Gardner
Posted on February 15th, 2023

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

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Western Washington Gardner Report Q4

Posted on February 7th, 2023

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

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Monday’s With Matthew: 2023 Real Estate Forecast: Why This Market Won’t Be Like 2008

Posted on January 23rd, 2023

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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