On this month’s episode of Numbers to Know, Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker breaks down the latest jobs data, where mortgage rates stand, and what rising inventory could mean for the spring housing market. #bestrealestateagents #bestrealestateagentshoreline #windermereeconomics #windermererealestate

The Shoreline real estate market opened 2026 with 20 closed sales, a solid improvement over January 2025, when only 15 homes sold, representing a 33.3 percent year over year increase. While activity was lower than the 29 sales recorded in December, that decline reflects normal seasonal patterns rather than a market shift. This stronger start […]

Windermere Chief Economist Jeff Tucker breaks down the key numbers driving today’s housing market—from a $200 billion mortgage-backed securities purchase and falling mortgage rates to job trends and inventory levels. Watch this month’s Numbers to Know video to get insights into what these shifts could mean for home buyers and sellers in the months ahead.

December closed out the year with 29 closed sales, down from 37 in November and 35.6 percent lower than December 2024, when 45 homes sold. This seasonal slowdown was more pronounced than last year and reflects continued buyer caution as affordability pressures, interest rates, and economic uncertainty persisted through year end. For all of 2025, […]