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Market Update: How Global Conflict, Oil Prices & Mortgage Rates Are Impacting Real Estate

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The latest housing market numbers are in, and global economic uncertainty is once again influencing the Seattle real estate market. In the newest episode of Numbers to Know, Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker explains how rising oil prices, inflation pressure, and international conflict are affecting mortgage rates, buyer activity, and the spring housing market across … Continued
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What Is a Wrap-Around Loan? A Creative Financing Strategy in Today’s Market

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In today’s housing market, higher interest rates have caused many buyers and sellers to look beyond traditional financing. One increasingly discussed strategy is the wrap-around loan, often referred to simply as a “wrap loan.” While not appropriate for every situation, wrap financing can create opportunities for both buyers and sellers when structured correctly. At Brenner … Continued

Market Update: A Shifting Spring Market

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The spring real estate market across Seattle, the Eastside, and Snohomish County is continuing to evolve, and many buyers and sellers are asking the same question: What kind of market are we really in right now? The answer is more nuanced than the headlines suggest. While inventory levels have improved compared to the extremely competitive … Continued

Western Washington Housing Market

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Western Washington Housing Market 2026:April NWMLS Market Update April 2026 Housing Market Update: What Rising Rates, Inventory, and Global Trends Mean for Sellers The housing market is being shaped by more than just local supply and demand right now. Broader economic forces—including mortgage rates, inflation, and global events—are directly influencing buyer behavior and overall market … Continued

Potential New Home Energy Score Requirement in Washington

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Critics Say New Home Energy Requirement Could Burden Homeowners in Washington State. A new ordinance in Thurston County, Washington is drawing attention across the real estate industry after county leaders approved a requirement that homeowners in unincorporated areas obtain a Home Energy Score (HES) before listing their property for sale. The policy is being promoted … Continued