Seller Education

If you’ve been following the national real estate headlines, you might feel like the market is stuck in a holding pattern. But when you zoom in on the Whidbey Island housing market in 2026, there are some real reasons for optimism—especially for buyers and sellers who plan ahead and lean on local data. Below are […]

Headlines Have You Worried About Your Home’s Value? Read This. If you’ve been scrolling through national news feeds lately, you might be feeling a little uneasy about the housing market. Sensational headlines about “crashing prices” or “frozen markets” are designed to get clicks, but they often miss the mark when it comes to what is […]

Planning to Sell Your House on Whidbey Island in 2026? Start Prepping Now If you have plans to sell your home in 2026, you might think you have plenty of time. But as any Whidbey Island local knows, “island time” doesn’t apply when you’re prepping a property for the spring market! The most successful sellers […]

Matthew Gardner’s Top 10 Housing Predictions for 2024 by Matthew Gardner Matthew Gardner’s Top 10 Predictions for 2024 1. Still no housing bubble This was number one on my list last year and, so far, my forecast was spot on. The reason why I’m calling it out again is because the market performed better in 2023 […]