May 5th, 2015 Northwest Multiple Listing Service members notched a record high level of pending sales during April, surpassing the year-ago volume by nearly 1,800 transactions. Both closed sales and prices also surged last month as the spring market kicked into high gear. Buyer confidence and buyer ability to purchase are fueling activity, suggested Ken Anderson, the managing broker and owner of...
The first quarter of the year acted more like a spring real estate market, and it came in like a lion. Rising employment, low mortgage rates and very tight inventory created a buying frenzy. Homes sold within days of being listed — often for over asking price — frustrating buyers who faced a serious lack of homes to choose from. Further adding to the problem, many current homeowners were reluctant to...
Spring is in full force; the summer months are right around the corner. If you are debating moving up to your dream home, here are four great reasons to consider buying today instead of waiting. 1.) Buyer Demand is High & Inventory Is Low Recent numbers show that buyer demand is at the highest peak experienced in years, and inventory for sale is at a 4.6 months supply, which is still markedly...
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