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Read More →Mondays with Matthew: Are We in a Housing Recession?
Mondays with Matthew: Are We in a Housing Recession?
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner digs into the data—and the dictionary—to give his take on whether we are currently in a housing recession and offers an alternative term that he believes more aptly describes the current status of the U.S. Housing Market.
Read More →Mondays with Matthew: The Continued Decline of the Housing Market Index
Mondays with Matthew: The Continued Decline of the Housing Market Index
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner digs into the steadily dropping Housing Market Index by examining present and future sales figures, inventory levels, new home starts, and how housing affordability has complicated matters for home builders.
Read More →Quick Market Update!
Quick Market Update!
The Blue Angels just left town after an amazing Seafair weekend, and summer is flying by! I hope you are enjoying some sunshine along with time with family and friends. The July 2022 Eastside stats are out, and I wanted to share some notes and graphs. We are still seeing an increase in active inventory,
Read More →Annual Report Regarding International Buyers
Annual Report Regarding International Buyers
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released its annual report regarding international buyers, and I thought it was worth sharing since the topic comes up quite often. Between April 2021 and March 2022, foreign buyers spent $59 Billion on residential purchases. This is an 8.5% increase from the previous year, and 44% of these
Read More →Monday with Matthew: The Growing Housing Affordability Problem
Monday with Matthew: The Growing Housing Affordability Problem
Addressing housing affordability sounds simple: build more units. Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner explains why the solution is more complex by examining recent affordability data, the decline in construction of “missing middle” housing, the role of growth management policies, and changing U.S. demographics.
Read More →So How Is The Market
So How Is The Market
Everywhere I go I am asked, “so how is the market?”. Well, our new stats came out and I wanted to share some thoughts about what we are seeing. Please see some notes below along with some handy charts. The numbers represent single family homes on the Eastside through the end of May 2022. I
Read More →Monday with Matthew: Homeowners & Renters Moving Patterns
Monday with Matthew: Homeowners & Renters Moving Patterns
Using the latest Census Bureau data, this episode of Monday with Matthew breaks down the moving patterns for homeowners and renters, the reasons why they moved, and how the numbers compare historically.
Read More →Monday with Matthew: The Current State of the U.S. Housing Market
Monday with Matthew: The Current State of the U.S. Housing Market
In the latest episode of Monday with Matthew, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner brings together decades of data on home prices, mortgage rates, inflation, and more to provide perspective on today’s housing market of rising rates and low inventory. Check out my latest video!
Read More →Notes from “Downtown Talks” event this morning – Future of Downtown Bellevue
Notes from “Downtown Talks” event this morning – Future of Downtown Bellevue
This morning I attended a Bellevue Downtown Association “Downtown Talks” event. Despite being at 7:30 am (I am not a morning person!) the event was loaded with fantastic information about the transformation of Downtown Bellevue. Guest speakers were Kate Joncas, Director of Urban Strategy & Development, and Gary Guenther, EVP at Kidder Matthews. I took
Read More →Monday with Matthew: Blockchain Technology + Cryptocurrencies in Real Estate
Monday with Matthew: Blockchain Technology + Cryptocurrencies in Real Estate
On this episode of “Monday with Matthew,” Matthew Gardner examines the emergence of Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in the residential housing market and how they could change real estate transactions in the future. LISTINGS 10700 NE 4th St Unit #4006, Bellevue 98004 $2,940,000 South facing home in the sky featuring spectacular West + South facing
Read More →Bellevue Towers
Bellevue Towers
Just Listed! South facing home in the sky featuring spectacular West + South facing views of the Cascade Mts, Lake WA, Bellevue + Mt. Rainier! Open kitchen/living/dining concept with bright + airy spaces full of rich + natural light + walls of windows showcasing phenomenal views. Entertain from the upgraded chef’s kitchen with new quartz
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Please join me for my 6th Annual Market Forecast event featuring Windermere’s famed Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner! Matthew will be presenting his “crystal ball” projections for the 2022 Real Estate Market. Please RSVP for this Zoom Presentation February 9th 6:30 PM
Read More →My New Video Featuring Downtown Bellevue
My New Video Featuring Downtown Bellevue
As we enter 2022 I am pleased to present my latest real estate video featuring Downtown Bellevue. I hope you enjoy it as much I enjoyed making it. As always, please consider me as a resource for any real estate questions.
Read More →Monday with Matthew: A Master Class In Mortgage Rates
Monday with Matthew: A Master Class In Mortgage Rates
Curious about mortgage rates? In the latest episode of “Monday with Matthew,” Matthew Gardner provides a history and analysis of mortgage rates, while also giving his forecast for the coming months.
Read More →Monday with Matthew: How Do Buyers & Sellers Feel About the Housing Market?
Monday with Matthew: How Do Buyers & Sellers Feel About the Housing Market?
On this month’s episode of “Monday with Matthew,” Matthew analyzes the latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index survey by Fannie Mae which helps us understand how buyers and sellers are feeling about the housing market.
Read More →Monday’s With Matthew
Monday’s With Matthew
On this month’s episode of “Monday with Matthew,” Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner examines the latest housing market data releases, covering the new home sector, sales, inventory, and more.
Read More →Monday with Matthew: What do the latest numbers say?
Monday with Matthew: What do the latest numbers say?
On this month’s episode of “Monday with Matthew,” Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner examines the latest housing market data releases, covering the new home sector, sales, inventory, and more.
Read More →Featured Listing: 188 Bellevue Way NE 1301, Bellevue, WA 98004
Featured Listing: 188 Bellevue Way NE 1301, Bellevue, WA 98004
188 Bellevue Way NE 1301, Bellevue, WA 98004 West-facing 3 bedroom “Home in the Sky” at One88! Corner residence features dazzling views of Lake Washington, Downtown Bellevue park, Seattle, and the Cascade Mountains. Two premium covered balconies can be enjoyed during all seasons! Interior designed by internationally acclaimed Hirsh Bender firm. European-inspired Chef Kitchen with
Read More →Monday with Matthew: Has the Forbearance Program Been a Success?
Monday with Matthew: Has the Forbearance Program Been a Success?
The hot topic of the last year-plus has been mortgage forbearance, and as plans start to expire, many are expecting a spike in foreclosures. So, Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, took a closer look at the data for the latest “Monday with Matthew” episode.
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