Real Estate Market Updates & Insight May 2020 Real Estate Market Update We hope you are weathering the new normal as best as you can. With everyone spending more time than ever at home, real estate has taken on a whole new importance. For those who are interested, here is a brief update on how COVID-19 continues to affect our local market: Business was better than expected […]
Real Estate Market Updates & Insight April 2020 Real Estate Market Update Windermere is focused on keeping our clients and our community safe and connected. We’re all in this together. Since the early days of COVID-19, our philosophy has been “Go slow and do no harm.” While real estate has been deemed an “essential” business, we have adopted guidelines that prioritize everyone’s safety and wellness. Like everything […]
Real Estate Market Updates & Insight “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Real Estate Update Revisions for real estate under “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” On March 25th we wrote a blog post based on Gov. Inslee’s announcement about how we will continue to conduct real estate business under the “Stay Home, Stay Health” Order. Because information about COVID-19 and its impact on citizens and the economy evolve so quickly, we […]
Real Estate Market Updates & Insight “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” How COVID-19 is Impacting Real Estate How is coronavirus impacting the Seattle real estate market?   Since news of COVID-19 swept the world, a lot has changed and continues to change rapidly. Like in all businesses and industries, those in real estate have been adapting and doing our best to plan ahead. On Monday, March 23, 2020 Governor Jay Inslee announced […]
Real Estate Market Updates & Insight March 2020 Real Estate Market Update The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has not yet dampened demand in the housing market. Despite no more public open houses, homes are being listed and there are still more buyers than inventory. Buyers who had waited last year for a drop in prices have now seen several months of home prices increases. With demand far outstripping […]
Events Kari’s 2020 Vision Kari’s 2020 Vision – Winter Client Education Event RSVP REQUIRED: Click here to RSVP!   What: Enjoy an intimate evening with Windermere’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner. Find out what the future holds locally and nationally and what it all means for you. Where: Windermere Bellevue Commons – 100 116th Ave SE, 98004 When: Thursday, February […]
Circle of Friends Circle of Friends with Caffe Ladro Kari Haas is honored to partner with Caffe Ladro for the Nov/Dec 2019 Circle of Friends promotion!   Six times a year Kari Haas partners with a local business to bring her clients a free gift. For our winter 2019 promotion, Kari is bringing her clients a free 12oz beverage from ANY Caffe Ladro location! […]
Real Estate Market Updates & Insight November 2019 Real Estate Market Update A steady influx of buyers continued to strain already tight inventory throughout the area in October. Home sales were up, as were prices in much of the region. With our thriving economy and highly desirable quality of life drawing ever more people here, the supply of homes isn’t close to meeting demand. Homeowners thinking about […]
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Events Luxury Real Estate Event: Meet The Builder Luxury Real Estate Event: Meet The Builder Event Details Where: 18109 84th Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98026 When: Thursday, November 7, 4-7pm. Special Presentation at 5:30pm Come meet the builder and learn about the innovative design elements of this one-of-a-kind home! Dino of Alpha Construction will be available to answer questions and discuss use of […]
About Kari Haas Kari Haas to Appear on “Coffee with a Superstar” Kari Haas to Appear on “Coffee with a Superstar” Hosted by Tina Mitchell Tune in to hear about the secrets of Kari’s success!     SEATTLE, WA. October 3 — You are invited to tune in to the next “Coffee with a Superstar” Facebook Live interview with industry leader, Kari Haas of Windermere Real Estate. […]
Circle of Friends Who wants a free Bundtlet from Nothing Bundt Cakes?! Every other month Kari Haas partners with a local business to bring her clients a free gift. This month the Kari Haas team is honored to partner with Nothing Bundt Cakes! Nothing Bundt Cakes is a chain of bakeries with home-kitchen roots offering delicious cakes with real, high quality ingredients. Clients of Kari Haas received […]
Real Estate Market Updates & Insight September Real Estate Update A decrease in inventory coupled with an increase in sales activity led to fewer options for home shoppers in August. There is some good news for would-be buyers as mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest level in three years. Demand remains high but there simply aren’t enough homes on the market. Brokers are hoping […]
For Buyers What to Expect When Buying a Fixer-Upper  What to Expect When Buying a Fixer-Upper   Buying a fixer-upper isn’t for the faint of heart. However, for many first-time home buyers, it’s the ideal way to get into the market. Before jumping into it, make sure you’re familiar with the buying process and what to expect when renovating. These tips will help you […]
Real Estate Market Updates & Insight Seattle Real Estate Market – August 2019 The real estate market continued to moderate in July. Inventory rose and home values softened, providing buyers with increased selection and more favorable pricing. With strong job growth and interest rates holding at below 4 percent, brokers expect the market to remain solid through fall. EASTSIDE The market remains strong on the Eastside. The current […]
Real Estate Market Updates & Insight Gardner Report Q2 – Western Washington Real Estate 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 Kari Haas at 206-719-2224. Economic Overview […]
Food Rainier Valley Is Rockin’!   Seattle has many fantastic neighborhoods. You’ve probably heard of Ballard, Queen Anne or Capitol Hill, to name a few. As these long-standing popular neighborhoods continue to increase in density, it is time to turn our attention to up-and-coming areas blossoming with fantastic restaurants and shops. Rainier Valley is on the top of our list! […]
Decor How to Boost the Value of Your Vacation Rental     Tens of thousands of dollars — that’s how much you could be making by renting your property out to vacationers if you do it right. Boosting the overall level of comfort and aesthetic appeal could turn a modest dwelling into a cash cow. Potential guests are willing to shell out for the extras, […]
Real Estate Market Updates & Insight July 2019 Real Estate Market Update The market in our region appears to be moderating. Inventory is up, prices are relatively stable and homes are taking a bit longer to sell. However, with less than two months of available inventory, supply is still far short of demand. Steady buyer activity, low interest rates and a thriving economy are making for a […]
Neighborhoods Nextdoor 2019 Neighborhood Favorites Vote Kari Haas in the 2019 Neighborhood Favorites on Nextdoor! Voting is open through July 7th! Neighbors on Nextdoor are voting now for their favorite local businesses of 2019, and Kari Haas Real Estate Team is in the running! Help your neighbors connect with the Kari Haas Real Estate Team to help them sell their […]
Real Estate Market Updates & Insight March Real Estate Stats for King County March Real Estate Stats for the King County The spring home buying season started early this year. Open houses had increased attendance and bidding wars returned. After months of softening, home prices in most of the region jumped significantly from the prior month. With just one month of data, we’ll have to wait and see […]