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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

Monthly Market Update

Northwest MLS housing market “still lacks direction”

A downturn in the housing market was inevitable given higher mortgage rates, acknowledged broker Dick Beeson, but he and others who commented on the latest report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service noted some positives for both buyers and sellers.

September 8, 2023

Monthly Market Update

Housing market downturn “inevitable” with higher rates, but brokers find bright spots

A downturn in the housing market was inevitable given higher mortgage rates, acknowledged broker Dick Beeson, but he and others who commented on the latest report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service noted some positives for both buyers and sellers.

August 7, 2023

Monthly Market Update

Demand keeping inventory in check as buyers compete over low inventory

Brokers with Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported their highest volume of closed sales last month (6,842) since September 2022’s total (7,504) as buyers competed for limited inventory. The Northwest MLS report summarizing June activity showed there was about six weeks of supply (1.55 months), with twelve of the 26 counties [..]

July 6, 2023

Monthly Market Update

Northwest MLS brokers report improving inventory and year-to-date gains in sales, prices

Home buyers around Washington state found the largest selection of listings last month since December. Both pending sales and closed sales reached their highest volume in months. Brokers at Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) welcomed the uptick in activity but say rising interest rates are crimping activity. Northwest MLS statistics [..]

June 5, 2023

Monthly Market Update

“We’re moving in a positive direction” broker says in comments about April statistics from Northwest MLS

Market dynamics are influencing adjustments in housing prices, suggested an officer at Northwest Multiple Listing Service, but with “very constricted” inventory, he said homes that are well priced continue to receive multiple offers. Commenting on the latest statistics from Northwest MLS, Frank Leach, vice chairperson of the MLS board of [..]

May 4, 2023

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