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NAR Settlement Statement from Windermere CEO and Co-Presidents

NAR Settlement Statement from Windermere CEO and Co-Presidents by Windermere Staff Recent developments in the real estate industry concerning the settlement of a class action lawsuit by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has raised a number of questions, especially as it pertains to agent compensation. For more than 50 years, Windermere has put integrity […]
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Buyer Broker Agreements

Starting January 1 2024, the agency statute, RCW 18.86 et seq takes effect. The new agency law requires that a broker obtain a services agreement before or as soon as reasonably practical after rendering real estate brokerage services. When you choose to work with me, we will execute an agreement NWMLS form 41, which […]
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Get the W Report | Oct 2023

Local market update. Low inventory has kept King County home sales pretty quiet of late, although the market is seeing some year-over-year price gains. With stock so depleted, it’s likely unit sales will remain suppressed for the remainder of the year. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE […]
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Get the W Report | Sept 2023

LOCAL MARKET UPDATE ·2 min read Local Market Update – September 2023 As summer draws to a close, the local housing market remains somewhat unsettled. This is due to persistently high interest rates that have caused buyers to pause and sellers to hold onto their pandemic-era mortgage rates, as well as low inventory increasing […]

Market News NAR Settlement Statement from Windermere CEO and Co-Presidents NAR Settlement Statement from Windermere CEO and Co-Presidents by Windermere Staff Recent developments in the real estate industry concerning the settlement of a class action lawsuit by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has raised a number of questions, especially as it pertains to agent compensation. For more than 50 years, Windermere has put integrity […]

Events Buyer Broker Agreements Starting January 1 2024, the agency statute, RCW 18.86 et seq takes effect. The new agency law requires that a broker obtain a services agreement before or as soon as reasonably practical after rendering real estate brokerage services. When you choose to work with me, we will execute an agreement NWMLS form 41, which […]

Events Get the W Report | Oct 2023 Local market update. Low inventory has kept King County home sales pretty quiet of late, although the market is seeing some year-over-year price gains. With stock so depleted, it’s likely unit sales will remain suppressed for the remainder of the year. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE […]

Market News Get the W Report | Sept 2023 LOCAL MARKET UPDATE ·2 min read Local Market Update – September 2023 As summer draws to a close, the local housing market remains somewhat unsettled. This is due to persistently high interest rates that have caused buyers to pause and sellers to hold onto their pandemic-era mortgage rates, as well as low inventory increasing […]

Market News What is happening with home prices? Our Windermere Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, discusses: What is Happening with Home Prices?

Market News Get the W Report | July 2023 LOCAL MARKET UPDATE ·2 min read Local Market Update – July 2023 This summer’s local housing market is seeing low inventory feed higher prices, putting the squeeze on would-be buyers. June is typically the month where home prices reach their apex, and last month was no exception as King and Snohomish counties’ prices neared the […]

Market News Mid-Year Update: Windermere Economist’s Real Estate Report July 2023 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 […]

Market News June Market Update

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Design Get the W Report | March 2023 Local market update. Recent interest rate fluctuations have caused shifts in market activity, with some buyers converging on available listings and others waiting for rates to drop. Sellers have been hesitant to let go of their favorable mortgages, leading to low inventory. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. […]

Market News Get the W Report | Jan 2023 Local Market Update – January 2023 The close of 2022 brought the housing market extremes of the last year into sharp focus. With decreased sales, generally increasing inventory and lower prices, the December market finally seemed to hit the winter slowdown that has characterized typical market cycles of years past. This stands in contrast to […]

Events Giving Report: 2022 Celebration List Giving Report: 2022 Celebration List Wrapping up on 2022 with delight as I review my year in giving! Throughout the year, I’ve had a chance to celebrate each closing by making a donation to my clients most favored charity. It’s been so fun to donate to some great organizations doing good work, and learning about […]

Events 2022 Year End Recap

Events Top 10 Predictions for 2023 Matthew Gardner, Windermere Chief Economist: Top 10 Predictions for the New Year 2023

Market News Get the Gardner REport Q3 2022 email : Webview : The Gardner Report – Third Quarter 2022 Q3 2022 | Western Washington Listings are up, sales are down, but it’s still a seller’s market Listings have increased 103% year-over-year, but demand still outpaces available inventory. High interest rates are causing some buyers to pull back, but in most areas home prices […]

Market News Get the W Report – May 2022 Thanks! Local market update Increasing inventory across King County offers new opportunities for buyers who are not dissuaded by high prices and rising mortgage rates Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE Seattle’s first Community Preference housing opens in the Central […]

Market News Shifting Market 2022 Our Spring market is winding down, and the market is turning towards buyers favor If the market is changing, why would a buyer buy? • Predicting the future market is impossible….ask Wall Street • Market timing is difficult to impossible. A buyer should buy when the time is right for them • As with any […]

Events 2021 Celebration List As a part of my business plan, I always take a moment to give back upon every closing to celebrate. For every closing in 2021 I had the honor of making a donation to my clients’ charity of your choice. For every closing I also automatically make a donation to the Windermere Foundation and in addition I […]

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