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New Year, New Laws

Effective January 1, 2024, the statute in Washington that governs real estate brokerage relationships (RCW 18.86) otherwise known as the “Agency Law” – was significantly revised. The revisions modernize the 25-year-old law, provide additional transparency and consumer protections, and acknowledge the importance of buyer representation. KEY REVISIONS For decades, real estate brokerage firms were only […]
Economics with Matthew Gardner, Real Estate

New Agency Law Change

New Agency Law Change: Transparency, Consumer Protection & Commitment by David Pope On January 1, 2024, major changes to the Law of Agency will go into effect. These changes result from the real estate industry in the state of Washington wanting to elevate the level of transparency and consumer protection surrounding buyer representation. Senate Bill 5191 was […]
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A Busy Legislative Session for Housing

A Busy Legislative Session for Housing: 10 Bills Passed That Will Affect Housing in Our State by David Pope Search for Washington House(HB) and Senate(SB) Bills Here On April 23rd the Washington State Legislature adjourned after passing 10 new bills that will affect housing. Some of the bills are geared toward creating more transparency around […]
Economics with Matthew Gardner

Will Rising Foreclosures Impact the Housing Market?

How will rising foreclosures impact the U.S. housing market? To give his answer, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner sheds light on the latest foreclosure data and shows how prepared home buyers are to manage their mortgage debt today compared to the 2000s. This video on foreclosures is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series […]

Listing New Year, New Laws Effective January 1, 2024, the statute in Washington that governs real estate brokerage relationships (RCW 18.86) otherwise known as the “Agency Law” – was significantly revised. The revisions modernize the 25-year-old law, provide additional transparency and consumer protections, and acknowledge the importance of buyer representation. KEY REVISIONS For decades, real estate brokerage firms were only […]

Economics with Matthew Gardner New Agency Law Change New Agency Law Change: Transparency, Consumer Protection & Commitment by David Pope On January 1, 2024, major changes to the Law of Agency will go into effect. These changes result from the real estate industry in the state of Washington wanting to elevate the level of transparency and consumer protection surrounding buyer representation. Senate Bill 5191 was […]

Real Estate A Busy Legislative Session for Housing A Busy Legislative Session for Housing: 10 Bills Passed That Will Affect Housing in Our State by David Pope Search for Washington House(HB) and Senate(SB) Bills Here On April 23rd the Washington State Legislature adjourned after passing 10 new bills that will affect housing. Some of the bills are geared toward creating more transparency around […]

Economics with Matthew Gardner Will Rising Foreclosures Impact the Housing Market? How will rising foreclosures impact the U.S. housing market? To give his answer, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner sheds light on the latest foreclosure data and shows how prepared home buyers are to manage their mortgage debt today compared to the 2000s. This video on foreclosures is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series […]

Housing Market Key Factors to Note as the Market Recalibrates in the New Year Key Factors to Note as the Market Recalibrates in the New Year 2022 has been an eventful year in the real estate market and the economy. After two years of pandemic-fueled demand and historically low-interest rates, we experienced a shift. The Fed quickly raised rates (by 2 points) from April to October to combat inflation, […]

Listing Tucked Away in Lake Stevens Tucked Away in Lake Stevens 1605 131st Dr NE 3 Bedrooms | 2.25 Bathrooms | 1,709 Square Feet $639,950 Photos Description Listing Video This house does not come with a green thumb, but you may grow one. A lovely, quiet property with a beautiful greenbelt and Catherine creek running be-ide. Walking paths lead to a […]

Listing Quiet & Quaint Rambler Quiet & Quaint 6014 140th St SE, Everett, WA 98208 3 Bedrooms | 1Bathrooms | 1,008 Square Feet $575,000 Photos Description iGuide Virtual Tour Listing Video Floor Plans This lovely home, which is located in a highly desired Silver Firs community, boasts comfortability and unbeatable convenience. This neighborhood is highly sought-after for its short commute […]

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Listing Secluded on the West Ridge Secluded on the West Ridge 13863 130th Place NE, Kirkland, WA 98034 3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | 2,120 Square Feet $1,125,000 Photos Description Listing Video iGuide Virtual Tour Floor Plans Up the West Ridge foothills of Woodinville Wine Country stands a beautiful home that reflects the best details of a CamWest Home. Found quietly […]

Listing Secluded on the West Ridge Secluded on the West Ridge Up the West Ridge foothills of Woodinville Wine Country stands a beautiful home that reflects the best details of a CamWest Home. Found quietly secluded in the Sweetbriar neighborhood. This floor plan’s flexibility boasts many options; multiple office spaces, living areas, or bedrooms, it has it all. The sitting room […]

Listing Lynnwood – Remodeled Rambler 6031 190th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036 Remodeled Rambler $650,000 MLS # 1946417 Click Here for Property Video Click Here for Video of Lynnwood Daleway Park 6031 190th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036 Remodeled Rambler $650,000 MLS # 1946417 Click Here for Property Video Click Here for Video of Lynnwood Daleway Park Beautiful & Fully […]

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Listing Marysville – A Cozy Residential 7110 63rd Place NE, Marysville, WA 98270 So Much Potential $500,000 MLS # 1901377 Listing Video 7110 63rd Place NE, Marysville, WA 98270 So Much Potential $500,000 MLS # 1901377 Property Video This house is an excellent opportunity in this work-from-home environment with a functional floor plan. The main floor great room has a kitchen […]

Economics with Matthew Gardner Monday with Matthew What’s Happening With Mortgage Rates? by Matthew Gardner In this episode of “Monday with Matthew,” Matthew explains the spike in mortgage rates that took place earlier this year and the possible impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the U.S. housing market. He also provides his updated 2022 mortgage rates forecast. The Impact of Rising […]

Listing South Lake Stevens – A MainVue Home 8003 11th Place Southeast, Lake Stevens, WA A MAINVUE HOME $850,000 MLS # 1883131 Listing Video 8003 11th Place Southeast, Lake Stevens, WA A MAINVUE HOME $850,000 MLS # 1883131 Property Video With today’s work-from-home lifestyle, this home offers tremendous flexibility. Main level offers perfect home office near entry away from distractions, theatre room that […]

Economics with Matthew Gardner Matthew Gardner’s Top 10 Predictions for 2022 Top 10 Predictions for 2022 by Matthew Gardner This video shows Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner’s Top 10 Predictions for 2022. 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. 1. Prices will continue to rise There are some who believe […]

Economics with Matthew Gardner Monday with Matthew: 2022 Housing + Economic Forecast Monday with Matthew: Monday with Matthew: 2022 Housing + Economic Forecast by Matthew Gardner November 15, 2021 In the final “Monday with Matthew” episode of the year, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner looks ahead, offering his 2022 U.S. economy and housing market forecast. Monday with Matthew: How Do Buyers & Sellers Feel About the Housing Market? […]

Real Estate Woods Creek – Worked with Buyer 24213 Florence Acres Rd, Monroe, WA 98272 Worked with two great buyers Woods Creek Rambler MLS# 1850389 Offer accepted at: $650,000 So happy for these first-time homeowners and could not be more impressed with how well prepared they were. They had put themselves in a good position financially, understood the market, and were […]

Housing Market The Zillow Algorithm vs the Human Algorithm The Zillow Algorithm vs the Human Algorithm The recent news of Zillow’s plan to shut down their iBuyer program due to a $328 million loss in the third quarter has heads spinning in the real estate world and on Wall Street. Sadly, Zillow plans to eliminate 25% of its workforce because of its decision to […]

Economics with Matthew Gardner Monday with Matthew: How Do Buyers & Sellers Feel About the Housing Market? Monday with Matthew: How Do Buyers & Sellers Feel About the Housing Market? by Matthew Gardner SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 On this month’s episode of “Monday with Matthew,” Matthew analyzes the latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index survey by Fannie Mae which helps us understand how buyers and sellers are feeling about the housing market. Monday with […]