Bellevue Real Estate

Bellevue Real Estate Local Market Update – December 2024 As the holidays approach, we’re in a season known for a natural slowdown in real estate market activity. While month-to-month declines in active listings and closed sales are expected at this time of year, these fluctuations don’t suggest a downturn. In fact, last month saw an increase in year-over-year closed sales, signaling a healthy market […]
Bellevue Real Estate Local Market Update – November 2024 Typically when fall rolls around, our local real estate market begins to cool. Last month, however, perhaps in response to lower mortgage rates, home buyers jumped excitedly into the market and sellers responded to the increased demand by listing their homes and pushing up the supply available to those buyers. Despite the addition of these […]
Bellevue Real Estate Local Market Update – October 2024 Our local real estate market has remained quite active so far this fall, with positive things happening for both buyers and sellers. Last month, every region in this report saw substantial year-over-year increases in the number of pending home sales. Residential inventory also rose in September, which is good news for buyers. And good for […]
Bellevue Real Estate Local Market Update – September 2024 In the waning days of summer, the local real estate market saw rising sold prices, declining mortgage rates and rising inventory. The price trend shows that sellers are still seeing gains by listing their homes. The rate and supply trends are motivating buyers to be active in the market this fall. As of the second […]
Bellevue Real Estate Local Market Update – August 2024 The lazy days of summer are upon us, but home and condo sales are not the least bit idle. Just last month every area in this report saw more homes sell and for higher median prices than a year ago. And this month we’ve witnessed the year’s single biggest one-week drop in mortgage rates, which […]
Bellevue Real Estate Local Market Update – July 2024 As temperatures rise, so has the supply of for-sale homes in our area. Last month, active inventory continued its upward trajectory, which is leading to some summer price stabilization. Every region represented here saw a rise in the number of single-family homes and condos for sale in June. And while median sold prices did increase […]
Bellevue Real Estate Local Market Update – June 2024 The numbers are in, and last month’s real estate sales data in our region told two tales. The first is of a market that has had far more demand than supply, with rising prices and quickening market times reflecting this imbalance. The second tale is of a market attracting the attention of sellers eager to […]
Bellevue Real Estate Local Market Update – May 2024 Our local real estate market is exhibiting seasonal strength, with most areas seeing month-over-month and year-over-year sales gains. Despite continued interest rate increases, which can constrain both buyers and sellers, the number of closed transactions in King and Snohomish counties has risen for three straight months. This suggests that both sides of the table are […]
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Bellevue Real Estate Local Market Update – April 2024 It’s the time of year when for-sale signs typically start popping up like tulips and daffodils. Houses show well in the spring, just as the number of homebuyers peaks and sellers feel more ready to list. While we are seeing the market thaw this spring, challenges remain, especially for buyers. There remain more buyers in […]
Bellevue Real Estate Celebrating Women in Real Estate Happy Women’s History Month! Did you know that women make up 62% of the National Association of Realtors? Since the first woman was admitted to the NAR in 1910, the number of women practicing real estate has continued to grow, leading to a rise in female-led real estate start-ups and an increase in female leadership. […]
Bellevue Real Estate Local Market Update – March 2024 Seasonal changes are starting to take shape across the region and the local real estate market is experiencing cautious optimism. As we transition from winter to spring, home and condo sales are increasing, in both units and price. Low inventory means motivated sellers are finding success in about a week’s time, while buyers thread the […]
Bellevue Real Estate Local Market Update – February 2024 Like some plants and trees, the local real estate market is starting to bloom. Last month, median residential sold prices increased in each of the four geographic areas covered below. That’s welcome news for intending home sellers, who are also benefitting from continued low inventory region-wide. At the same time, local buyers are seeing stabilizing […]
Bellevue Real Estate Local Market Update – January 2024 Despite moments of snow in Western Washington, the local real estate market is slowly warming, as new opportunities arise for both home buyers and sellers. Lower mortgage rates are welcome news for buyers, and low inventory means sellers are starting the year with minimal competition. King County continues to see residential price gains, with last […]
Bellevue Real Estate Local Market Update – December 2023 As we march steadily into the cooler winter months, the expected seasonal slowdown is upon us. Interest rate increases have continued to influence a quieter-than-usual fall market. Higher mortgage rates reduce buying power, as well as the momentum of move-up buyers and sellers. Fewer sellers mean lower inventory and a reduction in closed sales. Indeed, the […]
Bellevue Real Estate Local Market Update – November 2023 As we march steadily into the cooler winter months, the expected seasonal slowdown is upon us. Interest rate increases have continued to influence a quieter-than-usual fall market. Higher mortgage rates reduce buying power, as well as the momentum of move-up buyers and sellers. Fewer sellers mean lower inventory and a reduction in closed sales. Indeed, the […]
Bellevue News Gardner Report Q3 2023 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 your Windermere agent. REGIONAL ECONOMIC OVERVIEW […]
Bellevue Real Estate A First-Time Buyer’s Guide to Mortgages Mortgages can seem daunting for many first-time home buyers. While becoming a homeowner is exciting, it can be intimidating to embark on an investment of this magnitude. We sat down with WBC’s resident loan officer, Jim Murphy of Movement Mortgage to get the best tips for first-time buyers  who are navigating the mortgage loan process. […]
Bellevue Real Estate Local Market Update – October 2023 With the fall season finally upon us, the behavior of the housing market is like the range in outdoor temperatures: somewhere between warm to cool. There’s a lower overall volume of home sales than in recent years, but at the same times buyers are moving quickly and assertively on highly desired properties, despite higher interest […]
Bellevue Real Estate Local Market Update – September 2023 As summer draws to a close, the local housing market remains somewhat unsettled. This is due to persistently high interest rates that have caused buyers to pause and sellers to hold onto their pandemic-era mortgage rates, as well as low inventory increasing competition for the available listings. Sold home prices in some areas have begun […]
Bellevue Real Estate Wildfire Preparation and Evacuation Tips This article originally appears on the Windermere Real Estate Blog, here. Written by Sandy Dodge   Wildfires cause chaos for homeowners. Though they are destructive, with the right preparation, you can ensure that you and your household have a plan in case of an emergency. Many homeowners insurance policies cover damage caused by wildfires, but check with […]