Janet Bell

The following is a summary of Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker’s six predictions for the U.S. housing market and economy in 2026. He goes into more detail about his predictions in the video below.   1. Existing Home Sales Will Pick Up (Barely) Home sales have hovered near generational lows ...

Summer brought balance to the Greater Seattle housing market, with most homes taking longer to sell and often going for below list price. The most desirable homes are still selling above list price—but it's safe to say that the days of multiple offer frenzies are behind us for the present. ...

Knowing whether it’s the right time to rent or buy depends on your buying power, what you’re looking for in a home, your local market conditions, your plans for you and your household, and the responsibilities you’re prepared to take on at your residence. Renting gives you greater flexibility to ...