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Market News Six Predictions for 2026 The following is a summary of Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker’s six predictions for the U.S. housing market and economy in 2026. He goes into more detail about his predictions in the video below. 1. Existing Home Sales Will Pick Up (Barely) Home sales have hovered near generational lows for three years. While a sharp […]
Market News Housing Market Cools Alongside Economy in Third Quarter This is the first in a recurring series of blog posts taking a closer look at the U.S. economy and several major regional markets in Windermere’s nine-state footprint. Updates will be released on a quarterly basis. Economic Overview After a slow spring, the U.S. housing market cooled further this summer, with price gains leveling off […]
More What The Ballooning National Debt Means For Housing For Americans already struggling with the highest mortgage rates in a generation, new legislation out of Washington promises little relief. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) will add trillions to the national debt over the next decades, further cementing an era of expensive borrowing. The basic laws of supply and demand suggest this surge […]
More How to Bring Coastal Charm into Your Home No Matter Where You Are Coastal interior design captures the calm elegance of life by the water. It’s bright, breezy, and effortlessly connected to nature, drawing inspiration from the textures and warmth of the shore, the shifting blues of the sea, and the weathered charm of driftwood and dune grass. This style invites the outdoors in, creating spaces that feel […]
Market News Numbers to Know 7/22/25: Inventory Slows, Inflation Rises: What It Means for Buyers and Sellers This is the latest in a series of videos with Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker, where he delivers the key economic numbers to follow to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market.   This month I’ll take a closer look at inventory, which is our best barometer of whether the […]
More Windermere Community Service Day 2025: 41 Years of Connection, Care, and Impact Since 1984, Windermere offices have closed their doors for one special day each June to roll up their sleeves and give back. Community Service Day unites agents, staff, and franchise owners across our network in a shared mission: to support the places we live and work through hands-on projects that strengthen communities and bring people […]
Market News Numbers to Know 6/25/25: Inventory Levels Are Up, So Why Are Home Sales Flat? This is the latest in a series of videos with Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker where he delivers the key economic numbers to follow to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market. I’ll be starting this month by checking in on one of the most important numbers for the real […]
More UW to Host New Zealand and Indiana at the 39th Annual Windermere Cup On Saturday, May 3, the Windermere Cup will make its highly anticipated return to the Montlake Cut for its 39th year, bringing with it all the speed, pageantry, and community spirit Seattle has come to love. The Windermere Cup began in 1987 when Windermere Real Estate founder John Jacobi partnered with the University of Washington […]
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Luxury The Benefits of Shared Second Home Ownership The idea of owning a second home is a dream for many—but the reality often comes with high costs, logistical hurdles, and much more upkeep than expected. And as home prices continue to climb and travel habits shift, buyers are starting to ask: is there a better way? In partnership with Windermere, Esterre offers a […]
More A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing I have had the privilege of being part of this amazing industry for most of my life; but there was a time when residential real estate was synonymous with marginalizing people by using “secretive” policies, such as redlining, racial steering, and other forms of manipulation and discrimination.   In the late 1960s, Fair Housing Act legislation […]
Market News Housing & Economic Update: What to Know About Inventory, Inflation & Interest Rates This is the latest in a series of videos with Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker where he delivers the key economic numbers to follow to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market. The data coming in from the housing market so far this year are painting a picture of an […]
Market News Local Look: Western Washington Housing Update 3/6/25 Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and this is a Local Look at the February 2025 data from the Northwest MLS. Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and this is a Local Look at the February 2025 data from the Northwest MLS. After an impressive Q4, and […]
Market News Housing & Economic Update: What to Know About Inventory, Inflation & Interest Rates This is the latest in a series of videos with Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker where he delivers the key economic numbers to follow to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market. We now have over a full month of data to see how 2025 is shaping up, and I […]
Living Windermere Partners with Esterre to Reimagine Second Home Ownership As more and more people desire an escape from everyday life, the appeal of second home ownership has grown stronger. But when the dream of owning a vacation home meets the reality of maintenance, expenses, and logistics, many buyers begin to question whether the rewards outweigh the challenges. Esterre, in partnership with Windermere Real Estate, […]
Design Pantone 2025 Color of the Year: Infusing Mocha Mousse into Your Home Another year, another reason to repaint. Pantone, the global authority on color, has announced its 2025 Color of the Year, “Mocha Mousse.” And as this year’s interior design trends lean towards more earthy tones, this creamy, rich brown is set to be everywhere—from your morning coffee to your neighbor’s curtains. Whether aiming to create a […]
Market News Local Look: Western Washington Housing Update 1/7/25 Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and this is a Local Look at the December 2024 data from the Northwest MLS. After two very strong months of data covering October and November, we got one last month of strong closed sales data in December, but a slowdown in pending sales growth […]
Community A Season of Laughter and Giving: Windermere Foundation Comedy Events Raise $1.14 Million This fall, supporters of the Windermere Foundation came together in Portland and Seattle for two incredible comedy nights that celebrated laughter, generosity, and community. Featuring world-class performances by Jason Alexander and Micheal Che, along with heartfelt moments and an outpour of support, these events helped raise critical funds for organizations that provide essential services to […]
Market News 2025 Housing Forecast Hi! I’m Jeff Tucker, Principal Economist at Windermere Real Estate, and I’m here to share my top 5 predictions for 2025. Let’s jump in! Interest Rates Will Decline I expect interest rates to fall to around 6.5% in 2025, but in a gradual zigzag fashion. Temporary factors, like election uncertainty, higher Treasury debt issuance, and […]
Living 5 Ways to Incorporate Feng Shui into Your Home Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese practice, is not just about creating a calming and aesthetic space. It’s about creating a space that resonates with your energy and promotes well-being. By balancing the world’s five natural elements : water, fire, earth, metal, and wood, you can transform your living space into an environment of serenity and […]
Market News Housing & Economic Update: Numbers to Know 10/24/24 This is the latest in a series of videos with Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker where he delivers the key economic numbers to follow to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market. Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, the principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and these are the numbers to know […]