What is a Buyer’s market? – How to navigate the real estate market on Whidbey Island
What is a Buyer’s market? – How to navigate the real estate market on Whidbey Island If you’re considering selling a home on Whidbey Island, understanding the dynamics of the real estate market is paramount. This guide aims to elucidate the concept of a buyer’s market and how to navigate the ebbs and flows of […]
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2023 Top 10 Real Estate Predictions | Mid-Year Update
2023 Top 10 Predictions | Mid-Year Update by Matthew Gardner Top 10 Real Estate Market Predictions 2023 | Mid-Year Update Hello there, I’m Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner and welcome to this month’s episode of Monday with Matthew. You may remember that at the end of last year, I published my Top-10 Predictions for […]
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What is a Seller’s market? – How to navigate the real estate market on Whidbey Island
What is a Sellers’ market? – How to navigate the real estate market on Whidbey Island In the beautiful locale of Whidbey Island, including Clinton, Langley, Freeland, Greenbank, Coupeville, and Oak Harbor, the real estate scene can fluctuate. Even though the market has slowed since 2021 & 2022, currently in 2023 we are seeing low […]
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Would the FHFA Mortgage Fee Changes Have Favored Buyers with Low Credit Scores?
Would the FHFA Mortgage Fee Changes Have Favored Buyers with Low Credit Scores? by Matthew Gardner FHFA Mortgage Fee Changes Hello there, I’m Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner, and welcome to this month’s episode of Monday with Matthew. As most of you are aware, the Federal Housing Finance Authority announced that they were going to raise […]
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Western Washington Real Estate Market Update – Q1 2023
Q1 2023 Western Washington Real Estate Market Update by Matthew Gardner Download the printable PDF by clicking this link! The following analysis of select counties 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 better-informed real estate […]
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Mortgage Rate Predictions and Misconceptions
Mortgage Rate Predictions and Misconceptions by Matthew Gardner Mortgage Rate Predictions Hello there! I’m Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. This month we’re going to take a look at the latest SCE Housing Survey, which gives us a really detailed look at consumers’ psyche in regard to the housing market. I’ve always been fascinated […]
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Whidbey Island Spring Gardening Tips
Whidbey Island Spring Gardening Tips As springtime tiptoes onto Whidbey Island, seasoned green thumbs and aspiring gardeners alike can’t help but feel the irresistible urge to get their hands dirty. Welcome to our little slice of horticultural heaven, where the promise of sun-kissed tomatoes and fragrant herbs is just a trowel’s depth away. Whether you’re […]
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Will Rising Foreclosures Impact the Housing Market?
Will Rising Foreclosures Impact the Housing Market? by Matthew Gardner Rising U.S. Foreclosures The market has certainly shifted since mortgage rates started skyrocketing last year and, with prices pulling back across much of the country, some have started to become concerned about the likelihood of foreclosures rising-clearly a timely topic given current circumstances. Hello […]
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Renting vs. Buying a Home on Whidbey Island
Renting vs. Buying a Home on Whidbey Island: The Financial Benefits of Homeownership by Matthew Gardner Renting vs. Buying a Home One of my followers asked me about some of the financial benefits of owning your home as opposed to renting. I find this topic interesting as there really is a “laundry list” of reasons […]
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