Mortgage Rates May Reach Record Low by Year’s End
By the end of this year, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage could drop to 3.3%, which would put the most popular loan product near its lowest average since Freddie Mac began tracking such data 48 years...
Eastside Market Update – August 2019
EASTSIDE TALKING POINTS - AUGUST 2019Interest rates are at 3.62% vs. 4.55% from a year ago. A one percent change in interest rate is a 10% change in purchase price. Now is the time for buyers to take advantage...
Aggressive Expansions Fuel Seattle Office Market
The Puget Sound regional office market continues to tighten despite the number of active cranes. Second quarter reports from various commercial real estate brokerage houses reveal “aggressive expansions...
Microsoft uses its Technology to Communicate Campus Renovation Updates
Using the company’s technology during the headquarters build-out, Microsoft employees are able to use their phone to see a fully rendered model of a particular section of the campus and not the...
Local Market Update – August 2019
The real estate market continued to moderate in July. Inventory rose and home values softened, providing buyers with increased selection and more favorable pricing. With strong job growth and interest rates...
The Gardner Report – Q2 2019
The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making...
New Urban Condos coming to West Bellevue – Fall 2019
Downtown Bellevue will be welcoming Bellevue Eight, a collection of eight contemporary and luxurious condos this fall with homes ranging between 1,943 – 2,411 square feet. Located at 10631 SE 2nd Street,...
Local Market Update – July 2019
LOCAL MARKET UPDATE - JULY 2019The market in our region appears to be moderating. Inventory is up, prices are relatively stable and homes are taking a bit longer to sell. However, with less than two months of...