2021 Interior Design Home Trends
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted many industries and the home space is no exception. More people are home and comfort, space, and functionality are all more important than ever. As a result, we are forced...
Seattle Remains No. 2 City for Relocation, Despite Remote Work Options
Much work in 2020 has shifted from high rises and board rooms to home offices and video calls. While some employees are itching to get back to the office and resume business as usual, it was initially believed...
2021 Housing Forecast
2021 Housing Forecast - Written by Windermere's Chief Economist, Matthew GardnerI am now ready to share my 2021 US housing forecast with you so, without further ado, let’s get to it!I’m starting...
Seattle Ranks No. 6 for Investment in High-Density Housing Nationwide
In a city as crowded as Seattle, it’s no wonder that builders and developers have been investing in high-density housing projects for years. High-density housing — specifically apartments, condos,...
Local Market Update – November 2020
The number of people who can work remotely may be changing the way we view our homes, but one trend has not changed. The local housing market in October remained unseasonably hot. And that doesn’t show...
The Gardner Report – Third Quarter 2020
REGIONAL ECONOMIC OVERVIEWEmployment numbers in Western Washington continue to improve following the massive decline caused by COVID-19. For perspective, the area shed more than 373,000 jobs between February...
New Pandemic Work Trends could be a Boon to Seattle
For years, businesses have worked hard to snag coveted office space in downtown Seattle. There are many benefits to being close to the action in this bustling city, but they often come with trade-offs like...
Local Market Update – October 2020
While daily life may seem unpredictable, the local real estate market remains extremely stable. Activity in September acted more like the traditional peak spring market with home sales soaring and prices...