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Economics with Matthew Gardner

Monday with Matthew: A Master Class In Mortgage Rates

Monday with Matthew: A Master Class In Mortgage Rates by Matthew Gardner OCTOBER 25, 2021 Curious about mortgage rates? In the latest episode of “Monday with Matthew,” Matthew Gardner provides a history and analysis of mortgage rates, while also giving his forecast for the coming months. Q3 2021 Western Washington Real Estate Market Update Nov […]
Economics with Matthew Gardner

Q3 2021 Western Washington Real Estate Market Update

Q3 2021 Western Washington Real Estate Market Update by Matthew Gardner OCTOBER 27, 2021 The following analysis 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 decisions. For further information about the housing market […]
Listing, Real Estate

Clearview – Snohomish

17410 87th Ave SE Unit #17, Snohomish, WA 98296 Offered at $159,950 Clearview East Residential MLS# 1832777 Imagine relaxing out back surrounded by trees enjoying the quiet yet close enough for easy commuting and shopping. Clearview East #17 is located on a dead-end street, and this is the best site in the park. Covered […]
Listing, Real Estate

Long Bay – Lake Stevens

1621 95th Ave NE Lake Stevens, WA 98258 Offered at $515,000 Long Bay Residential MLS# 1825775 Grab your paddleboard and head down to your private community beach/dock on Lake Stevens. This wonderfully cared-for home in the Long Bay community is all ready for its next owner. Relax out back on the new composite deck […]

Economics with Matthew Gardner Monday with Matthew: A Master Class In Mortgage Rates Monday with Matthew: A Master Class In Mortgage Rates by Matthew Gardner OCTOBER 25, 2021 Curious about mortgage rates? In the latest episode of “Monday with Matthew,” Matthew Gardner provides a history and analysis of mortgage rates, while also giving his forecast for the coming months. Q3 2021 Western Washington Real Estate Market Update Nov […]

Economics with Matthew Gardner Q3 2021 Western Washington Real Estate Market Update Q3 2021 Western Washington Real Estate Market Update by Matthew Gardner OCTOBER 27, 2021 The following analysis 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 decisions. For further information about the housing market […]

Listing Clearview – Snohomish 17410 87th Ave SE Unit #17, Snohomish, WA 98296 Offered at $159,950 Clearview East Residential MLS# 1832777 Imagine relaxing out back surrounded by trees enjoying the quiet yet close enough for easy commuting and shopping. Clearview East #17 is located on a dead-end street, and this is the best site in the park. Covered […]

Listing Long Bay – Lake Stevens 1621 95th Ave NE Lake Stevens, WA 98258 Offered at $515,000 Long Bay Residential MLS# 1825775 Grab your paddleboard and head down to your private community beach/dock on Lake Stevens. This wonderfully cared-for home in the Long Bay community is all ready for its next owner. Relax out back on the new composite deck […]

Listing Madison Estates Residential Listing Offered at $599,950 Madison Estates Residential MLS# 1821510 Tucked back at the end of a quiet little community is your place to call home. Imagine having enough space inside w rooms for all you need including a main floor office. Beautiful updates including full ceiling height tile fireplace w/ reclaimed wood mantel, gorgeous kitchen […]

Listing Madison Estates Residential & Buildable Lot Listing Offered at $749,950 Madison Estates Residential MLS# 1821696 Bring your RV, boat & swimsuit and enjoy watching the eagles soar in this gem of a home tucked back at the end of a quiet little community. Imagine having all the space you need including a home office on the main level, perfect for today’s […]

Listing Magnuson Place II Townhome 15486 ESTHER AVE SE, MONROE, WA 98272 Offered at$424,950 Magnuson Place II Townhome All new interior & exterior paint and carpet. Easy living floor plan with space at the entry before coming into the great room style main level. There is plenty of room for a table in the eating nook that opens to the […]

Real Estate Shore Side Townhome What a great remodel and beautiful updates on this wonderful Silver Lake area townhome in Shore Side. Too many great features to list, but at only $385,000 it will not last long. Short walk to the lake & park or dinner at Emory’s.

Real Estate Woodlands Ground Floor Condo Just listed today for only $250,000 is this great 2 bed / 2 bath condo in south Everett. Located in the Woodlands condo community and backing to a greenbelt this unit is very private. First open house is Sunday, 1-11-20 from 1-4. Let me know what you think.

Real Estate Peaceful in Monroe

Real Estate The Preserve at Lake Cassidy This is probably my favorite neighborhood in Lake Stevens. Check out this new listing and let me know what you think. Listed at $608,000 for this 4 Bedroom + flex room, 2.5 baths on about a 3/4 acre lot. Check out the video below to see more of this amazing home & property.

Housing Market Interest Rates and your 2018 Real Estate plans As you can see from the chart courtesy of Aaron Hoy at Capstone Home Loans, we are still at a historically low rate. With rates expected to reach levels around 5% by the end of 2018 does this impact your plans? For some just excited to buy their first home it will impact what they […]

Housing Market 4th Quarter Housing Market There are some great insights by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate in is most resent. The Gardner Report It is looking like it will continue to be a sellers market for 2018. The question is, just how much of a shift towards a balanced market will it take by years end? It sounds like it could […]

Real Estate 15 Acres of Tranquility & Possibilities – SOLD Listed at $749,950 is this amazing custom home on 15+ tranquil, wooded acres. 4 bed, 2 3/4 baths, master on main w/ gorgeous entertaining decks, atrium, slab granite, vaulted cedar ceilings, brand new roof, potential MIL, high efficiency heat pump, built in vac, hot tub, and garage/shop with three bay carport. Property features, amazing garden/orchard, […]

Real Estate The Windermere Foundation and what it does As part of every transaction I donate to the Windermere foundation. This is a look at where are the money goes and how much good is being done with it. So I would like to thank all my clients once again for the opportunity to work with you which in turn helps to fund a […]

Housing Market Multi-Generational Homes – High in Demand in 2016 Multi-generational home is a property that can have multiple families living under one roof in separate spaces. A multi-generational home could house a married couple caring for an older parent, a grandparent living with an adult grandchild, or even Baby Boomers living with adult children who have moved back into the home. This has becoming […]

Housing Market Snohomish County For Sale Vs Pendings January 2016 In Snohomish county the current inventory for January 2016 over 2015 is down over 7% while at the same time the number of homes accepting offers (pendings), rose by over 17%. How is this possible? Well it has been happening for several consecutive months now. What it means is that now is the time to […]

Housing Market Building a park over I-5 in Seattle I love the idea of this. No, I do not live in Seattle. I do however visit there often and have many friends that do live there. Yes, I do have a B.S. in Environmental Science and hug trees. 🙂 There are my disclaimers. The article by Jen Kinney, Seattle Architect Says the Time Is Right for […]

Real Estate #YourStoryIsOurStory Brian & Michelle’s home buying story Buying a home is not as simple as using an app to look at houses and going to some open houses then writing a contract. It is a journey that needs a guide to help navigate potential pitfalls and help keep things grounded even during the good times. Everyone should have a guide they trust […]

Housing Market Brand New Single Level Living New Construction Near John Sam Lake Check out this great home built by Skagit Design Homes. Great open layout and has larger 36″ doors for easy getting around. Located across street from John Sam Lake with private community park w/ dock & sandy beach.