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QUARTERLY REPORTS Q2 2025

By Andrea Wetzel | Jul 15, 2025

  The second quarter of 2025 had a significant increase in the number of available homes for sale. Inventory has returned to pre-pandemic levels, which is bringing more balance to the market. This, coupled with the new normal of interest rates, has decelerated home price appreciation to more historical norms compared to the rapid appreciation […]

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PROPERTY CONDITION MATTERS: Two Exclusive Equity Loan Programs for Windermere Clients Listing Their Homes

By Andrea Wetzel | Jun 27, 2025

As market conditions shift and inventory increases, we are seeing that homes brought to market with sound property maintenance and thoughtful improvements are selling the fastest and yielding the highest returns. Inventory is up 62% year-over-year in King County and 48% in Snohomish County, highlighting the importance of standing out amongst the crowd. With interest rates […]

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Change is Inevitable, Find the Opportunities in the Shift

By Andrea Wetzel | Jun 10, 2025

The headlines are swirling about the real estate market. The environment is shifting from a seller’s market to a balanced market, creating opportunities for buyers and holding sellers to exacting standards. The primary factors affecting this shift are inventory levels, interest rates, and consumer confidence. These are the same factors that commonly influence the market conditions, […]

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Need to Know: Top Takeaways from our Homeowners Insurance Panel

By Andrea Wetzel | May 19, 2025

Last week, my office hosted a panel discussion on the hot topic of homeowners insurance. In the wake of several natural disasters, supply chain issues, and inflation on building materials, homeowners insurance is currently experiencing a “hard market”. Non-renewal and cancellation rates are rising, some carriers are leaving certain states, and specific aspects of a home, […]

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Must Know: Homeowners Insurance Risk + Informational Event

By Andrea Wetzel | Apr 28, 2025

As your trusted real estate advisor, my service to you is beyond the transaction of buying and selling real estate. Your home is your nest egg and often your most significant financial investment, requiring care and attention to maintain and protect it. An important aspect of protecting your home is your Homeowners Insurance Policy. In the wake […]

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QUARTERLY REPORTS Q1 2025

By Andrea Wetzel | Apr 17, 2025

Year-to-date 2025, there have been more new listings than in 2024. After two years of tightly constricted inventory, this has been a welcome relief for buyers. Closed sales are trending up despite stubborn interest rates, and it is still a seller’s market with under two months of inventory. The increased selection has tempered the month-over-month […]

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Market Snapshot: A Quick Look at Preliminary Q1 Stats

By Andrea Wetzel | Apr 7, 2025

As we head into Q2, I wanted to review preliminary Q1 stats in order to report the latest trends in the market. The spring market has sprung, and activity is positive on both the seller and buyer side. The two charts above show key market factors from two points of view, March 2025 over February 2025 (Month […]

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Asset Protection: Homeowners Insurance Tips & Event

By Andrea Wetzel | Mar 17, 2025

Last month, my office invited a panel of insurance professionals to discuss the volatility of the Homeowner’s Insurance (HOI) market so we could learn the latest to best inform our clients. In the wake of several natural disasters, the LA Fires is one of the most recent, HOI companies have become much more scrutinous and […]

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Home Price Patterns: The New Normal of Rates & Equity Growth

By Andrea Wetzel | Feb 24, 2025

As we start a new year, I am often asked where home prices are headed.  While I don’t have a crystal ball, I study the market trends and activity closely.  Many aspects affect home prices, such as the overall economy’s health, inventory levels (supply & demand), and interest rates.  Seasonality is also a pattern I […]

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