Lately we have talked about life changes leading to real estate moves. Sometimes moves are brought on by joyful advancements in life and sometimes they are motivated by hardship. Then there are times when your actual house just doesn’t fit your life anymore and it is time for something different. Whatever might be calling someone to make […]

There has always been a direct correlation between interest rates and home prices. The rule of thumb has always been when rates go up prices go down, and vice versa. This was temporarily proven true in the summer of 2022 when rates quickly rose by 2% (3.5%-5.5%) over 5 months. It created a price correction in the […]

I think we can all agree that we have been on a bit of a wild ride over the last 12 months in the real estate market. When the Fed decided to change its trajectory on interest rates in mid-2022, it created some chaos and confusion. When big changes happen, it is a natural reaction […]

The recovery from the 2022 correction continued in Q2 of 2023. Since December 2022, prices have increased at a rapid rate. Inventory remains tight and absorption is steady due to pent-up buyer demand. Shorter days on market and healthy list-to-sale price ratios illustrate when a seller meets the market with appropriate pricing and is in […]

Matthew Gardner, Windermere’s Chief Economist, is a valued asset to our organization and our clients. One of the reasons why we are fortunate to have him is his transparency. Every year, Matthew makes predictions for the coming year based on his extensive research and years of experience. Just this week, he reviewed his 2023 predictions […]

If we let the media determine the mood regarding the housing market, it would be time to shut the party down and call it a night. I’m here to report that the celebration is far from over and there is still fun to be had! While it is not all shiny and bright (it never is), we […]