Reopening Real Estate, The Right Way!
REOPENING REAL ESTATE, THE RIGHT WAY JUNE 22, 2020 [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE As King County enters Phase 2 of reopening, residential real estate services providers must follow a strict set of rules. These control how brokers may conduct business inside and outside their offices and homes for sale (listings). Windermere has developed protocols
Read More →Windermere Insights: How Low Inventory is Influencing the Market
Windermere Insights: How Low Inventory is Influencing the Market
WINDERMERE INSIGHTS: HOW LOW INVENTORY IS INFLUENCING THE MARKET JUNE 22, 2020 [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE The local real estate market is recovering so well from the statewide shutdown that it may soon have a hard time keeping up with itself. While active listings are being snapped up by assertive buyers, new inventory is
Read More →Local Market Update!
Local Market Update!
LOCAL MARKET UPDATE – JUNE 2020 JUNE 22, 2020 [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATELOCAL ECONOMY As we move to the next phase of reopening, life feels like it’s slowly inching back towards normal. The same is true in real estate. Statistics on home sales in May provided the first true picture of the effects of
Read More →Just sold at Bellevue Towers!
Just sold at Bellevue Towers!
I am so excited to report that residence 2212 in the South Tower has closed for 1.3 million. We received two offers and had a great transaction. I was able to work with an excellent broker who represented the buyers, and all parties together for a smooth transaction. I just love it when things go
Read More →Just sold with 3 offers!
Just sold with 3 offers!
Just sold with 3 offers and the sale price was more than 3% over asking! I am really excited for my clients who are able to move on to the next chapter (with even more net proceeds than anticipated). Now is a great time to sell with very low inventory and many qualified buyers. Although
Read More →WINDERMERE FOUNDATION RAISES $690,000 FOR FOOD BANKS THROUGH NEIGHBORS IN NEED FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
WINDERMERE FOUNDATION RAISES $690,000 FOR FOOD BANKS THROUGH NEIGHBORS IN NEED FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
WINDERMERE FOUNDATION RAISES $690,000 FOR FOOD BANKS THROUGH NEIGHBORS IN NEED FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN The COVID-19 pandemic has affected populations across the globe, but those who struggle with poverty and count on food programs to meet their basic day-to-day needs are in an especially uncertain place. While coping with increased demand and a bottlenecked pipeline of
Read More →Mondays with Matthew – New Video
Mondays with Matthew – New Video
Chief Economist Matthew Gardner continues to keep us posted with his insights around the real estate market. On this week’s episode of “Mondays with Matthew”, Matthew provides an update on the mortgage forbearance program and what type of effect we can expect it to have on the US housing market. As always, please consider me
Read More →Quick Market Update!
Quick Market Update!
Wow, I cannot believe it is already June! The sunshine makes this challenging time so much easier……my family has spent a lot of time outdoors paddle boarding, boating, and enjoying our amazing local parks. Real estate has picked up substantially, so some of my “projects” are not quite done! The real estate market has
Read More →Monday’s with Matthew
Monday’s with Matthew
This week on “Mondays with Matthew” Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner discusses the impact of COVID-19 on 30-year-mortgages and gives an updated 2020 interest rate forecast. WATCH VIDEO ON FACEBOOK HERE
Read More →Stay Home, Stay Healthy – The Impact on Real Estate
Stay Home, Stay Healthy – The Impact on Real Estate
On March 28, 2020, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee amended his statewide “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order to allow certain real estate activities to operate in the coming weeks. It’s important to understand that this change does not mean that real estate is returning to business as usual. Rather, there are strict protocols that brokers
Read More →Coronavirus Protections for Home Buyers
Coronavirus Protections for Home Buyers
As the situation develops with the COVID-19 pandemic, Windermere Real Estate is dedicated to taking steps to reduce the spread of the virus while continuing to work with home buyers. To help with this process, here are some ways you as a home buyer can keep yourself and others safe during the buying process. WHEN
Read More →Discussion with Don – When is the Best Time to Sell
Discussion with Don – When is the Best Time to Sell
I am often asked “when is the best time to sell” so I thought I would share a few thoughts about the topic. I also discuss some of the preparation my team does to ensure a successful sale. As always, please let me know if you or your friends have any real estate questions! Don
Read More →Eastside Market Report – March 2020
Eastside Market Report – March 2020
With all the events in the news people keep asking me if I am busy. The answers is…..yes! Rates are at all-time lows and helping drive the real estate market. We also have a sever shortage of inventory and a lot of demand. A lot of people are working from home and looking at property
Read More →2020 Home Decor Trends
2020 Home Decor Trends
Spring is approaching and it is time to find new ways to update and redecorate to bring in simplicity with light color pallets. Follow these 2020 home décor trends to help give your home a refresh look for 2020: Abstract Energy – bold geometrics/patterns, hand-drawn sketches, playful blocks of color all add personality to a
Read More →Current Market Takeaways from Premier Breakfast with Matthew Gardner
Current Market Takeaways from Premier Breakfast with Matthew Gardner
Last week I attended a breakfast meeting with economist Matthew Gardner and he made some observations I thought you might be interested in. You may have seen Matthew on CNBC or at the event I hosted just a few weeks ago. In early 2021 Matthew will be my guest at our 5th annual market forecast…stay
Read More →Downtown Bellevue: A Growth Snapshot
Downtown Bellevue: A Growth Snapshot
If you don’t already know, downtown Bellevue is going through a strong period of growth. The economic market is booming, jobs are on the rise, and residents continue to move closer to the city. Constriction is expanding and many projects are either in review or breaking ground. According to the Bellevue Downtown Association, 1.6 million square
Read More →Vulcan Breaks Ground on Mixed-Use Office Tower on 108th
Vulcan Breaks Ground on Mixed-Use Office Tower on 108th
The City of Bellevue recently confirmed that Vulcan Real Estate has broken ground on their project located on 108th. The city lists the property as being under construction at 555 108th Avenue Northeast.
Read More →Eastside Market Update – February 2020
Eastside Market Update – February 2020
New jobs and low interest rates continue to fuel the housing market boom. While January is traditionally a slower month for activity, the new year saw steady buyer demand. With the number of sales exceeding new listings, all indicators point to a strong spring market. The tech industry on the Eastside continues to grow rapidly. Microsoft and Alibaba both
Read More →NEW Details of Multi-Tower Project in Bellevue Emerge
NEW Details of Multi-Tower Project in Bellevue Emerge
Big news for Bellevue! Documents have been obtained by the city from Vancouver, Canada-based developer, Pinnacle International, with plans for a dozen towers up to 25 stories tall where downtown Bellevue’s QFC and Bartell Drugs operate along with the 1960s-era Le Chateau Apartments. The project will sit on two parcels of land just north of Bellevue
Read More →Amazon Ramping Up Employment In Bellevue With Plans To Add Thousands Of New Jobs
Amazon Ramping Up Employment In Bellevue With Plans To Add Thousands Of New Jobs
Amazon already has a major footprint in the Bellevue, with some 2,000 employees, but the e-commerce giant is continuing to expand its workforce in the city, with plans to create 15,000 new jobs over the next few years.
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