Buying a Home

Housing inventory is holding strong! We continue to have record numbers of new listings since the start of the pandemic. It’s time to start paying attention to how long it’ll take for a listing to accept an offer and if the sold homes will continue to close at over asking price. Windermere’s economist, Matthew Gardner, […]

As we round out the first quarter of 2022 and head into the notorious Spring Market there are a handful of factors that should be considered whether you are a buyer or a seller. Paying attention to the anticipated increase in housing supply, monitoring buyer demand, and assessing the effects of rising interest rates on […]

Embarking on a home purchase in a seller’s market can be intimidating, but it can be done. Long-term price growth confirms that owning a home is a key element to building household wealth. Home equity gained over time is typically the largest asset that contributes to a household’s net worth. Homeownership is not only an investment, but also […]

Homeowners across our region are enjoying incredibly healthy equity levels due to an upswing in the real estate market over the last five years. In fact, the median price in Whatcom County is up 55% over the last five years. Over the last 10 years, the median price is up 80% in 10 years. This […]