August 29, 2017
Housing Supply is an Issue that Will Not Improve Any Time Soon and Here’s Why
Posted in Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
There are two common concerns about the housing market that one hears from both consumers and real estate professionals alike. First, they question whether or not we are on the brink of another housing bubble, and second, they want to know why there aren’t more homes for sale.
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August 28, 2017
Housing Supply is an Issue that Will Not Improve Any Time Soon and Here’s Why
Posted in Market News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
There are two common concerns about the housing market that one hears from both consumers and real estate professionals alike. First, they question whether or not we are on the brink of another housing bubble, and second, they want to know why there aren’t more homes for sale.
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August 25, 2017
How Homeownership Impacts the U.S. Economy
Posted in Economics 101 Videos by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
Windermere's Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, explains how a strong, stable housing market is critically important to the overall U.S. economy.
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August 24, 2017
Windermere Offices Help Fulfill Back-to-School Needs
Posted in Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
For school supplies alone, the average spend per child is $104, which can be a lot for parents who are having difficulties just trying to make ends meet. Thankfully, through donations from the Windermere Foundation, many of our Windermere offices are able to support local nonprofit organizations that provide backpacks, supplies, and other back-to-school necessities to children in need.
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August 23, 2017
How to Avoid the Most Common Buying/Selling Mistakes
Posted in Buying and Selling by Tara Sharp
There’s nothing more exciting, rewarding, and fulfilling than buying a home. However, it’s a complex transaction, and there are a number of steps along the path that can confuse, betwixt, and befuddle even the most seasoned buyers and sellers. How can you avoid those potential pitfalls and common mistakes? Look to your real estate professional for advice and keep these guidelines in mind:
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August 18, 2017
Should You Wait out the Housing Market?
Posted in Economics 101 Videos by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
The housing market is remarkably tight across the U.S., and you may be wondering if you should wait for home prices to slow before making your move. Windermere's Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, shares why waiting could end up costing you more money in the long run.
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August 16, 2017
Downsizing: 5 Things to Consider
Posted in Buying and Selling by Tara Sharp
Downsizing is on the minds of many homeowners today. Some are ready to retire. Others want to live more simply. Many want to save money and say goodbye to home maintenance. If you can relate to any of those sentiments, ask yourself these five questions:
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August 11, 2017
Seven Trends That Will Define the Home of the Future
Posted in Buying by Tara Sharp
As sophisticated as homes are today, experts predict they’ll be far more so in the not-too-distant future— especially when it comes to their use of technology. Included are seven evolutionary trends that many expect to define the home of the future.
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August 07, 2017
Idaho Real Estate Market Update
Posted in Idaho Real Estate Market Update by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
Idaho has added 16,800 new jobs over the past 12 months, representing an above average growth rate of 2.4%. The Education & Health Services sector showed the largest annual job growth, up 4.8%. There were also strong employment gains in Construction, Government Services, Leisure & Hospitality, and Manufacturing.
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August 04, 2017
Central Washington Real Estate Market Update
Posted in Central Washington Real Estate Market Update by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate
Like much of the rest of the state, Central Washington continues to experience modest employment growth. An additional 1,300 jobs were created between May 2016 and May 2017, which drove the unemployment rate lower (from 6.3% to 5.4%). I believe we will see continued growth in employment, leading to further declines in the unemployment rate through the duration of 2017.
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