Understanding the Current Shift in the Real Estate Market: PERSPECTIVE IS KEY!

“How’s the market?” is a question I am asked all the time. It is a common and understandable topic in casual conversation over the neighbor’s fence, at a party or family gathering. Our market is currently shifting…inventory is increasing, days on market are lengthening and we are seeing a slowdown in price appreciation. Believe it or not, […]
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Local Farmers Markets: 2022

When you shop at a local Farmers Market, you’re buying outstanding freshness, quality and flavor. Knowing exactly where your food comes from and how it was grown provides peace of mind for your family. Plus, you’re supporting a sustainable regional food system that helps small family farms stay in business; protects land from over-development, and […]
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The Gardner Report

At Windermere, we are fortunate to have Matthew Gardner as our Chief Economist. In fact, we are one of the only real estate companies in the country to have such a well-respected expert sitting in this role. Not only is Matthew an asset to Windermere brokers and their clients, but he is a coveted resource […]
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Quarterly Reports – Q1 2022

The 2022 real estate market started with a bang! We started the year with the lowest amount of available inventory we’ve ever seen coupled with interest rates a point lower than they are now, along with a plentiful buyer pool due to a strong job market and work-from-home influenced moves. The combination of supply and […]
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Spring Market in Bloom – Keeping Perspective is Paramount

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 the […]
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UPDATE: Global influences on the Housing Market & Interest Rates

A lot has happened in our world since the first of the year, specifically the rise in inflation and the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine. These factors can influence consumers and affect the housing and financial markets. Additionally, global unrest has had a clear influence on interest rates, driving them back down after a 1-point […]
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