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Come celebrate Lunar New Year with your Somerset Neighbors!

A special invite from the Somerset Community Association! 📣 Celebrate Lunar New Year with a Lion Dance When: Sunday, February 6 – 2:00 pm Where: Somerset Elementary School Come celebrate Lunar New Year with your Somerset Neighbors! 福虎賀新春，欢迎参加由somerset社区协会举办的虎年春节庆祝活动！ 새해 복 많이 받으세요 Chúc mừng năm mới Nhâm Dần. Thân mời bạn cùng tham gia […]
market trends, real estate, statistics

Matthew Gardner’s Top 10 Predictions for 2022

1. Prices will continue to rise There are some who believe that U.S. home prices will drop in the coming year given last year’s extremely rapid pace of growth, but I disagree. I don’t expect prices to fall; however, the pace of appreciation will slow significantly, rising by around 6% in 2022 as compared to […]
real estate

Four Points to Consider for Home-Changing Needs

Depending on the situations thrown your way, you may face home-changing needs. This means you should investigate your situation and determine if you need to sell your home and find a new one. After all, you don’t want a large home to clean if you don’t need it. On the other hand, you may need […]
real estate

What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate?

Once in a while, there’s that one kind of house that you’re just head over heels about. Funny enough, you may not even realize that you need a house until you come across your dream home. Once you set your mind on buying it, you may want to consider contingencies to protect yourself financially. Whether […]

bellevue Come celebrate Lunar New Year with your Somerset Neighbors! A special invite from the Somerset Community Association! 📣 Celebrate Lunar New Year with a Lion Dance When: Sunday, February 6 – 2:00 pm Where: Somerset Elementary School Come celebrate Lunar New Year with your Somerset Neighbors! 福虎賀新春，欢迎参加由somerset社区协会举办的虎年春节庆祝活动！ 새해 복 많이 받으세요 Chúc mừng năm mới Nhâm Dần. Thân mời bạn cùng tham gia […]

market trends Matthew Gardner’s Top 10 Predictions for 2022 1. Prices will continue to rise There are some who believe that U.S. home prices will drop in the coming year given last year’s extremely rapid pace of growth, but I disagree. I don’t expect prices to fall; however, the pace of appreciation will slow significantly, rising by around 6% in 2022 as compared to […]

real estate Four Points to Consider for Home-Changing Needs Depending on the situations thrown your way, you may face home-changing needs. This means you should investigate your situation and determine if you need to sell your home and find a new one. After all, you don’t want a large home to clean if you don’t need it. On the other hand, you may need […]

real estate What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate? Once in a while, there’s that one kind of house that you’re just head over heels about. Funny enough, you may not even realize that you need a house until you come across your dream home. Once you set your mind on buying it, you may want to consider contingencies to protect yourself financially. Whether […]

bellevue Who Can Sell Your House Quickly and for Top Dollar? When it comes to selling your home, you want to see the best possible results of the sale. After all, you can only sell it once. When you ask yourself the best possible result of the home sale, naturally, your first thought is to sell for top dollar. You want a realtor who can make […]

bellevue Somerset Home Exudes Sophistication, Elegance, and Contemporary Class Nestled on one of the most exclusive streets in Somerset sits this sophisticated & elegant NW Contemporary home featuring expansive views, total privacy & special finishes. 4630 139th Ave SE, Bellevue WA 98006 Offered at: $2,680,000 This 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 4,310 square foot Somerset home has exquisite finishes throughout. Cherrywood hardwood floors that span […]

bellevue You Can Sell Your Home As Is; With the RIGHT Real Estate Agent Inside Scoop: You absolutely can sell a home as-is, without renovations. You can even sell a home without even lifting a finger! It all matters who you list with. How much can you make with your home sale? How much will it take to renovate your home to get its best price on the market? […]

real estate Housing and Economic Update from Matthew Gardner This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, he analyzes the most up-to-date U.S. housing data to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market. Hello there! I’m Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, and welcome to the latest […]

economy Housing and Economic Update from Matthew Gardner Here is the latest update from Matthew Gardner with an in-depth look at the current housing market. Hello there! I’m Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, and welcome to a rather special episode of Mondays with Matthew. Why special? Well, regular viewers of my videos will know that I generally take this opportunity […]

economy Monday’s with Matthew – April 2021 On this month’s episode of “Monday with Matthew,” Windermere’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner digs into mortgage rates, new construction, and condominium sales. Hello there and welcome to the April edition of Mondays with Matthew. I’m Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner There were a lot of rich, housing-related datasets released this month so let’s […]

real estate Start here in Somerset… If you’ve been looking for a solid house that is waiting for your personal touch, look no further. Located on a quiet street in Somerset, this home offers a fantastic floor plan with great bones, ready for your cosmetic updates. Features include vaulted ceilings and huge windows that maximize light and the beautiful western vistas […]

economy 10 Predictions for the 2021 Housing Market by Windermere’s Chief Economist 1. Economic Growth Will Pick up – But Not Until the Summer As you are all aware, the job recovery has slowed significantly over the past few months and the December number – which saw employment levels actually drop by 140,000 jobs – was really quite appalling. But… as bad as the numbers were last […]

bellevue Prime Somerset Location Not to be missed home in prime Somerset location, this traditional four bedroom home offers all the right spaces. Beautifully remodeled kitchen with eating area, stainless appliances, and granite counters. Dining room leads to Trex deck and fully fenced sunny backyard. Spacious living room with fireplace. Primary suite offers luxurious bath including jetted tub and […]

kirkland Just Sold in Downtown Kirkland SOLD ~ $1,400,000 ~ 2 bedroom ~ 2 bath Cash sale with two-week closing – Expansive views from this pristine corner unit at Harbour Pointe in the heart of downtown Kirkland. Wall of windows opens to views of the Lake Washington, Olympic mountains, and Seattle skyline. Beautifully updated unit and meticulously maintained building make for […]

economy Monday with Matthew 2021 Kickoff In the first “Monday with Matthew” of 2021, Matthew Gardner digs into the latest industry data releases and what they signify for the housing market in the year ahead.

economy 2021 Housing Forecast with Windermere Chief Economist We are fortunate to have the analytical wisdom of Windermere Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner. Here he talks about his forecast for the 2021 housing market. While this is a national outlook, let me know if you would like more details on our regional markets. Wishing you all the best and stay safe! ~ Stephanie Hello […]

economy Housing and Economic Update – November 23, 2020

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listings Prime North Admiral with Sound Views This North Admiral home is one of a kind in size and style. Living room with west-facing windows let’s sun stream in and offers a deck with Sound views. Upstairs primary suite with glorious mountain and Sound views. All bedrooms are ensuite with private baths. Lower level with separate entrance to full studio suite with […]

economy Matthew Gardner’s Updated Seattle Housing Market Forecast for 2020