Posted in Inman News by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate    This article originally appeared on Inman.com    After seven years of some of the lowest interest rates in recorded history, the Federal Reserve has decided to raise the key Fed Funds Rate by 0.25 percent, which is causing some to be concerned that it will lead […]

1.) While there may be less buyers out there, people who look for a home during the holidays are serious … they are ready to buy! 2.) There are fewer homes for buyers to look at during the holidays which means less competition for you … less competition equals more money! 3.) After the holidays […]

Orinally posted on Windermere.com Posted November 11 2015, by Matthew Gardner   Western Washington Real Estate Market Update ECONOMIC OVERVIEW After a period of above-average growth, Washington State has seen a modest slowing in employment growth, but we continue to add jobs at a respectable rate. The State unemployment rate was measured at 5.3%, marginally above […]

Windermere Foundation Quarterly Report Q3 2015   Originally Posted on Windermere.com by Windermere Foundation Christine Wood      Greeetings from the Windermere Foundation,   Many people in our communities struggle each day to have their most basic needs met. But thanks to contributions from Windermere owners, agents, staff and our community partners, the Windermere Foundation has been able […]