Shandie Thompson, Associate Broker

Builder Confidence Holds Steady The December NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI found builders expressed increased optimism for higher sales in the next months. WASHINGTON — Builder sentiment held steady to end the year as high home prices and mortgage rates offset renewed hope about a better regulatory business climate in 2025. Along those l...

Redfin: Buyers With Kids Get More Family Help One in four buyers with kids received family cash for down payments, compared to 12% of those without, highlighting higher housing costs for families. SEATTLE — One-quarter (25%) of recent homebuyers who have kids living at home received a cash gift from family to help fund their down payment, mor...