Because of the rapid rise in home prices in the Pierce County area and throughout much of the United States, many people are assuming that we must be in a housing bubble. Since May of 2019, here’s how much local median home prices are up in Pierce County and in neighboring counties: Pierce County +37%* […]

The “demise of downtown” has been greatly exaggerated, according to Windermere’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner. That’s one assessment Gardner made recently, along with other observations about the current housing and job markets in the Seattle area. According to Gardner, those who keep tabs on the real estate market should be careful about reading too much […]

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 in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact me!   REGIONAL ECONOMIC OVERVIEW In […]

Navigating the real estate market this spring is undoubtedly a challenge whether you are a buyer or a seller. Things are changing fast, and as always, my office updates me several times each month on the latest local real estate trends via classes and office hours. We are equipped with valuable information to help you […]