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Immigrants "composed one in three workers in the construction trades sector." The work that immigrant laborers provide in the new home construction sector is significant.

Report: Immigrants drive housing production in top US homebuilding metros - Chicago Agent Magazine National News Immigrant laborers play a key role in the housing pipeline, especially for the nation’s top homebuilding metros, according to a new study.

It's a good time to a be a buyer: mortgage rates are down - 6% - and inventory is up (in some segments of the market). Reach out when the time is right to enter the market - here to educate, support and serve you!

Numbers to Know 1/14/26: Mortgage Rates Are Moving, Here’s What to Know Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker breaks down the key numbers driving today’s housing market—from a $200 billion mortgage-backed securities purchase...

Real Estate food for thought...

Refinance or Sell? Making the Right Move for Your Home Both options have their respective advantages depending on your financial health, the mortgage rate market, and the future needs of your household.

Windermere is the local real estate firm dedicated to offer support to local causes! That's always been something I can get behind.

Comedy for a Cause: Windermere Foundation Comedy Events Raise Nearly $1 Million for Local Nonprofits Windermere Foundation comedy events in Portland & Seattle raise nearly $1M for youth and families, supporting New Avenues for Youth & YMCA programs.

One of the challenges since the interest rates increases of 2022 is the number of homeowners who are just staying put and retaining their low interest rate, thus making less inventory available. What do those figures look like? Only 20 out of 1,000 households in King and Snohomish County changed hands in the first part of 2025, notably lower than the nation average.

This is probably not the first time you have heard me say this, but staging is a difference-maker when selling a home.

Does Home Staging Really Work? What Sellers Should Know Discover why home staging helps homes sell faster and for more money. Learn expert tips from Windermere Real Estate on how to stage your home, attract buyers, and boost your sale price.

I always get friendly neighbors through my open houses - maybe it's the refreshments? No, it's the curiosity. What's happening in the market? What is my home worth? There is a value to casually keeping a pulse on what is happening in your particular real estate even if you no plans to sell for years.

Why You Should Go to Your Neighbor's Open House, Even If You Don’t Want To Buy It Attending a neighbor’s open house can reveal design ideas, market trends, and insights into your own home’s value—even if you’re not buying.

Seattle is one of the best cities for women in 2025 - Seattle Agent Magazine In Seattle, only 11% of women live below the poverty line — the 23rd-lowest percentage of any big city in the country.

https://www.windermere.com/blog/what-the-ballooning-national-debt-means-for-housing

What The Ballooning National Debt Means For Housing The One Big Beautiful Bill Act adds trillions to U.S. debt, driving higher interest rates and reshaping the housing market. Learn how rising Treasury yields and mortgage spreads impact buyers and sellers.

Working in real estate is really all about working with PEOPLE. The human touch will always be essential.

Why AI Can’t Replace Your Real Estate Agent AI is reshaping real estate with smarter tools and automation, but it can’t replace the human touch. Learn how agents use AI to save time, improve service, and focus on client relationships.