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December 13, 2016
Yes, you heard it. That was indeed the musical firetruck. The iconic tour around the island is already underway. Wasn’t it just Halloween? I am never ready for Christmas, but I must say the snow day we had last week did really nudge me into the holiday spirit. I love […]
November 10, 2016
by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate The American people have spoken and they have elected Donald J. Trump as the 45th president of the United States. Change was clearly demanded, and change is what we will have. The election was a shock for many, especially on the West Coast where […]
October 28, 2016
Just the Facts It’s election season, which means we hear assertions from candidates that sometimes warrant a bit of fact-checking. The same rules apply to real estate. At Windermere Bainbridge, we’ve heard a lot of mis-perceptions and embellishments about the state of our local market. “The bubble is bursting!” “Prices […]
August 18, 2016
Memories of Years Past A History Lesson The one constant in our real estate market is change. Ten years ago (yes, it has been 10 years!), we were in a very competitive market. Inventory was tight and prices were going through the proverbial roof, setting new highs. Then, in September […]
June 14, 2016
The school year is evaporating as I type. One and a half days remain. Two half days for high schoolers taking finals. We are in the last stretch to summer. Wow, that went by fast. The memory of the wettest winter on record in Seattle is almost forgotten as our […]
May 26, 2016
Our island is rich with opportunities when it comes to interesting things to do. These ideas are also a great way to meet people if you are an Island Newcomer. Here is a tried and true always updated list to get you started: Specifically for younger kids Mom’s Morning Retreat at […]
May 17, 2016
What’s Ahead for the Summer Real Estate Market? The housing market is performing remarkably well, with the exception of incredibly low inventory levels in many areas throughout the country. Why is this happening? Windermere’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, explains why and offers his predictions for what we can expect in […]
April 23, 2016
An Inventory Driven Market The Same Old Tune Even as the birds of springtime sing their new songs of the season, I must hit repeat as I report – once again – on our local market’s low inventory. A lack of available homes continues to dictate what’s happening in […]