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Monthly Market Update

Increased inventory leads the way to market stabilization

Washington counties covered by NWMLS continue to follow seasonal trends with respect to inventory levels yet divert from typical patterns with regard to transaction volume.

July 3, 2024

Monthly Market Update

While interest rates remain high, an increase in inventory and closed sales transactions signal that buyers and sellers are adjusting

The real estate market has continued to pick up in accordance with typical seasonal patterns, with further increases in activity expected as we move fully into the summer months.

June 5, 2024

Monthly Market Update

Market activity increases despite “constrained” mortgage rate impacts

The real estate market has begun to pick up consistent with typical seasonal patterns, with further increases in activity expected over the next few months as we transition from spring to summer.

May 6, 2024

Monthly Market Update

Decreased mortgage rates have yet to influence the market

Interest rates have decreased by 0.15% over the past month to 6.79%, and while the rate decrease is encouraging, it has yet to have a significant impact on prospective buyers’ purchasing power or prospective sellers’ willingness to give up low interest rate mortgages.

April 3, 2024

Monthly Market Update

Cautious market optimism as seasonal changes take shape

The real estate market has remained slow in accordance with typical seasonal patterns, with expected increases in activity as winter transitions into spring.

March 5, 2024

Monthly Market Update

Prices and number of sales increased despite reduced inventory

Real estate market activity has remained slow in accordance with typical seasonal patterns.

February 5, 2024

Monthly Market Update

Signs of optimism despite reduced inventory

The new year kicks off with some hopeful signs for buyers within the real estate market.

January 5, 2024

Monthly Market Update

Reduced inventory motivates increased home prices

A slight decrease in interest rates has raised cautious optimism.

December 6, 2023

Monthly Market Update

High interest rates continue to influence inventory and growth

Further increases in interest rates continue to influence the expected seasonal slow-down during fall and winter months.

November 6, 2023

Monthly Market Update

Indicators point to a continued market slowdown, optimism on the horizon

As we head into the fall season, the number of transactions in Washington counties continues to decline, with limited growth in year-over-year median prices.

October 5, 2023

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