Market News Local Look Western Washington Housing Update 12/10/25 Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and this is a Local Look at the November 2025 data from the Northwest MLS. This November, the Washington housing market continued with its normal seasonal cooldown. And compared to last year, this month looked particularly cool, because 2024 featured an especially strong fourth quarter, […]
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 […]
Design Behr 2026 Color of the Year: How to Style Your Home with Behr’s Hidden Gem Color has a way of reshaping the way a home feels, and for 2026, Behr has introduced a shade that truly sets the tone. Hidden Gem N430-6A, a smoky jade with an air of quiet confidence, is rich, refined, and just mysterious enough to keep your rooms interesting long after the paint dries. As homes […]
Market News The Latest Numbers to Know 11/19/25: Jobs, Housing, & 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 first number to know this week: 4%. That is how much higher unemployment claims are than this […]
Buying What is a Buyer-Agency Agreement and Why Does it Matter? In today’s evolving real estate landscape, one of the biggest changes buyers will encounter is the relatively new requirement to sign a Buyer Agency Agreement. While this added step may sound formal, it’s actually designed to make the home-buying process more transparent, secure, and ultimately more beneficial for everyone involved. What is a Buyer-Agency Agreement? […]
Market News Local Look Western Washington Housing Update 11/6/2025 Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and this is a Local Look at the October 2025 data from the Northwest MLS.   This October, the Washington housing market began its usual seasonal shift into the cooler 4th quarter. Compared to last year, it looked particularly cool, because last October saw a […]
Selling Does Home Staging Really Work? What Sellers Should Know For more than 20 years, the benefits of home staging have been well documented. Countless studies have shown that staging helps homes sell more quickly, and often for a higher price. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 30 percent of agents reported that staging led to a 1 to 10 percent increase in the […]
Market News Numbers to Know 10/22/25: The Latest on Jobs, Housing & Mortgage 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 government has shut down, and that means most government data publication has paused as well. The monthly […]
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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 […]
Selling Strategic Investments to Increase Home Value and Market Appeal When it’s time to sell your home, one of the biggest questions is how to make it as appealing as possible to today’s buyers. While market conditions, location, and timing all play a role, the updates you choose before listing can make a meaningful difference in both your selling price and how quickly your home […]
Market News Numbers to Know 9/18/25: Why the Fed Cut Rates & What It Means for Housing 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 Fed has finally started cutting. The two big questions are: Why? And now what? I’ll start with […]
Buying Why AI Can’t Replace Your Real Estate Agent Technology is transforming nearly every industry, and real estate is no exception. New tools and innovations are reshaping the way we search for, buy, and sell homes. Among these advances, artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become one of the most talked-about technologies, being used for everything from writing and research to customer service. Naturally, this […]
Market News Local Look Western Washington Housing Update 9/8/25 Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and this is a Local Look at the August 2025 data from the Northwest MLS. This summer, the local market has decisively swung in buyers’ favor, as home sellers around Washington have had to contend with both softening demand, and more abundant competing listings. That’s […]
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 8/21/25: Inventory Up, Prices Down, and Rates Easing 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 start this month by checking in on our most important barometer of the housing market: inventory. Active […]
Selling Sustainable Upgrades That Help Your Home Sell for More Selling a home begins with understanding how much it’s worth. After an initial assessment, you may want to make some updates to increase the value of your property. There are several ways to do that, including boosting your curb appeal or making renovations with significant ROI potential. As you research potential projects, keep in mind that making your […]
Buying What You Should Know About the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)? In the process of buying or selling a home, you’ll frequently come across the term “MLS.” The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is a group of regional databases of homes for sale accessible only to real estate agents and brokers. Their ability to access the MLS makes it easier for buyers to find the right home and for sellers […]
Market News Local Look Western Washington Housing Update 8/6/25 Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and this is a Local Look at the July 2025 data from the Northwest MLS. After a bit of a roller coaster in the second quarter following the April rollout of Trump’s tariffs, July just looked slow and steady, especially in sales: We saw 4% […]
Living Bedding Basics: How to Fold a Fitted Sheet (and Other Handy Tips) There’s something about slipping into a freshly made bed that just feels right. Crisp sheets, fluffed pillows, and a neatly folded duvet can turn even the simplest bedroom into a relaxing retreat. But before you get to the cozy part, it helps to know a few behind-the-scenes tricks, starting with how to properly fold a […]