Hi! I’m Jeff Tucker, Principal Economist at Windermere Real Estate, and I’m here to share my top 5 predictions for 2025. Let’s jump in! Interest Rates Will Decline I expect interest rates to fall to around 6.5% in 2025, but in a gradual zigzag fashion. Temporary factors, like election uncertainty, higher Treasury debt issuance, and […] The post 2025 Housing Forecast appeared first on Windermere Real Estate ..read more

Investing in a home is a great way to build passive income but earning from your investment will take a little groundwork to become a well-oiled machine. This is your beginner’s guide to owning an investment property so you can set up that foundation properly to avoid future headaches. The post So You Bought an Investment Property, Now What? appeared first on Windermere Real Estate ..read more

As summer nears, who doesn’t dream of camping trips, weekend getaways, and hammock lay-arounds? But before you book your entire summer, remember that it’s also an important time for home maintenance and repair, particularly outdoors. Whether you’re prepping your home for summer fun or enhancing its efficiency, here’s a checklist to consider while the weather […] The post Home Maintenance Checklist: Summer Edition appeared first on Windermere Real Estate ..read more

Whether you want to use less energy to reduce your carbon footprint or your monthly costs, there are plenty of easy ways to conserve the electricity and natural gas you’re using in your home. Energy conservation can be as simple as closing your curtains, changing a light bulb, turning down your thermostat, or closing the […] The post Simple Ways to Conserve Energy at Home appeared first on Windermere Real Estate ..read more

This is the latest in a series of videos with Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker where he delivers the key economic numbers to follow to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market. Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, the principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and these are the numbers to know […] The post Housing & Economic Update: Numbers to Know 11/21/24 appeared first on Windermere Real Estate ..read more

Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese practice, is not just about creating a calming and aesthetic space. It’s about creating a space that resonates with your energy and promotes well-being. By balancing the world’s five natural elements : water, fire, earth, metal, and wood, you can transform your living space into an environment of serenity and […] The post 5 Ways to Incorporate Feng Shui into Your Home appeared first on Windermere Real Estate ..read more

This is the latest in a series of videos with Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker titled Local Look where he delivers the key economic numbers to follow to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the local real estate market. Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and this is a […] The post Local Look: Western Washington Housing Update 11/7/24 appeared first on Windermere Real Estate ..read more

This is the latest in a series of videos with Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker where he delivers the key economic numbers to follow to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market. Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, the principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and these are the numbers to know […] The post Housing & Economic Update: Numbers to Know 11/4/24 appeared first on Windermere Real Estate ..read more

Known for mixing spacious interiors, high ceilings, and often an industrial aesthetic, loft architecture has become synonymous with urban living. Whether you want to move into your own loft or seek design inspiration, loft architecture offers spaces that foster creativity and versatility. Let’s explore the history, significance, and defining features of loft architecture that fuel […] The post What is Loft Architecture? appeared first on Windermere Real Estate ..read more

This is the latest in a series of videos with Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker where he delivers the key economic numbers to follow to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market. Hi. I’m Jeff Tucker, the principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, and these are the numbers to know […] The post Housing & Economic Update: Numbers to Know 10/24/24 appeared first on Windermere Real Estate ..read more