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Feeling Thankful In November With Theresa Ahdieh

Welcome to November! So – you can see the end of October has been extremely busy with Change! Change of weather, fall/winter wardrobe replaced my spring/summer. No more white shoes or handbags! (LOL) What really happened is: I moved into Casa FiFi on Saturday October 28th (boxes – not unpacked) and Sunday October 29th (yes […]
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Q3 2023 Western Washington Real Estate Market

The following analysis of select counties 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 Real […]
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U.S. Housing Market 2023: Updated Analysis

Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner gives an updated analysis of the U.S. housing market in 2023, using data released by The National Association of REALTORS® on listing activity, home sales, price growth, and more. This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, he analyzes […]
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The Puget Sound Real Estate Market | Convoy and the Housing Market with Kyle Bergquist

Puget Sound Real Estate: Convoy and the Housing Market My dad is a really smart guy. And I’m not talking Doctorate of Whatever kinda thing – he’s just street-smart to the max, and among other things, he follows a bunch of little anecdotes that make all the sense in the world. One of them being: […]

Community Feeling Thankful In November With Theresa Ahdieh Welcome to November! So – you can see the end of October has been extremely busy with Change! Change of weather, fall/winter wardrobe replaced my spring/summer. No more white shoes or handbags! (LOL) What really happened is: I moved into Casa FiFi on Saturday October 28th (boxes – not unpacked) and Sunday October 29th (yes […]

Market News Q3 2023 Western Washington Real Estate Market The following analysis of select counties 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 Real […]

Market News U.S. Housing Market 2023: Updated Analysis Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner gives an updated analysis of the U.S. housing market in 2023, using data released by The National Association of REALTORS® on listing activity, home sales, price growth, and more. This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, he analyzes […]

Market News The Puget Sound Real Estate Market | Convoy and the Housing Market with Kyle Bergquist Puget Sound Real Estate: Convoy and the Housing Market My dad is a really smart guy. And I’m not talking Doctorate of Whatever kinda thing – he’s just street-smart to the max, and among other things, he follows a bunch of little anecdotes that make all the sense in the world. One of them being: […]

Community Fall Is Here With Theresa Ahdieh Fall is here! With the warm weather last weekend, to the crazy rain interrupted by some sunshine in the late afternoon this week. I start perusing for some Fall warm & easy meals. I have brought out my Instapot Pressure Cooker w/Airfryer lid (my favorite kitchen tool). I love making roasted chicken, pot roast, soups and risottos. I have been […]

Market News Failure, and the Inflation Forecasts | WMU 10.13.23 “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas A. Edison “It’s failure that gives you the proper perspective on success.” – Ellen DeGeneres “Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill “Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to […]

Selling Houses What Is Fair Market Value (FMV) in Real Estate? You know your home is a valuable asset, but what is it actually worth? One of the most important figures to understand as you get ready to sell your home is Fair Market Value (FMV); it is key to a successful home sale. We’ll break down what Fair Market Value is and why it plays […]

Community Welcome To The Final Quarter Of 2023 With Theresa Ahdieh Its FRIDAY & The end of September! Let me be the first to welcome you to the Final Quarter of 2023! I want to first invite you to some fun events happening in the next 2 weeks: Tomorrow Saturday September 30th from 2pm – 6pm come join me for a beverage at Barks & Brew […]

Market News How Low Inventory Is Affecting the Housing Market Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner demonstrates how the U.S. housing market is adapting to low inventory levels. He touches on the new construction industry, supply changes in large metro areas, median home sale prices, and more. This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, […]

Living How to Design Small Spaces at Home The truth is, the average size of apartments in the U.S. is shrinking, and studio and one-bedroom apartments are becoming more prevalent (rentcafe.com). This means knowing how to design for small spaces has never been more important. Whether you’re not quite ready to purchase a home or you’re looking to downsize, the creative possibilities are […]

Community September! Already? With Theresa Ahdieh View this email in your browser Hello! Can you believe its already September? Have you noticed all the changes coming around? I was walking around Green Lake this week and it was getting dark (darker dusk) at 8pm. Hold on – am I ready? not sure – but I am excited for Chinese Moon Festival, […]

Selling Houses Should I Sell My House Now? The selling process is an emotional one. Fortunately, you’ll have an agent by your side from list to closing to help you take things one step at a time. A real estate agent’s expertise ranges far and wide, but as you prepare to sell your home, it helps to know that you can trust your […]

Market News U.S. Home Prices and Housing Affordability in 2023 Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner gives an updated look at U.S. home prices and housing affordability in 2023 by examining two key second-quarter reports from ATTOM Data Solutions and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, […]

Community AADU vs DADU With Theresa Ahdieh Its Friday! Wow! – this cloud cover this morning feels AMAZING! The heat blast was good, and I am not complaining, but this cooler temp is so nice. NO I don’t want Winter & Rainy season yet – I can wait longer for sweaters and boots. I am basking in the warm evenings, my lavender […]

Community Happy Seafair Weekend With Theresa Ahdieh Happy Friday! It is Seafair Weekend! This afternoon (3:30pm – 7pm) I will be at Long Cellars Winery in Woodinville reading Tarot Cards! Join me there & let me read your Tarot Cards for what this weekend could have instore for you! This is Free and tips are appreciated too. SeaFair symbolizes to me that it is […]

Design DIY Nursery Décor: 5 Tips for Renters Prepping for parenthood? There are so many exciting changes on the horizon, but one change you’ll need to make at home is making sure you have a nursery all set up for your little one. As a renter, you may not have a ton of extra space to work with and you may also be […]

Community Listings…Listings And Events With Theresa Ahdieh Its Friday! I am out in the San Juan Islands with 3 long time Gal Pals! Nancy, Becky & Leslie! We met way back in 2001 (Leslie in 2003). We all were involved in Haggen & Top Food. Memories, Wine, Great Food, snacks, Lavender Farm tour, Alpaca Farm, relaxation did I mention food? We are […]

Market News Q2 2023 Western Washington Real Estate Market Update The following analysis of select counties 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 Real […]

Market News Housing Market 2023: Home Prices, U.S. Demographics, and More Harvard University’s latest edition of “The State of the Nation’s Housing” has arrived, and Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner is here to break down what the data presented in the report means for the U.S. housing market in 2023 and beyond. This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief […]

Community The Market Is The Market With Theresa Ahdieh Happy Friday! Summer has arrived! I keep getting asked – How is business? What is going on? My point of view is – The Market is the Market, I need to be able to bend & weave on a daily basis (Thank You Coach Nate @ Greenlake Strength & Conditioning). Seriously; there […]