October 7, 2021

Northwest MLS Brokers Report Gains in New Listings, Closed Sales, Prices Versus Year Ago

KIRKLAND, Washington (October 6, 2021) - September's housing market remained "very active" to "frenzied" around Washington state with brokers reporting year-over-year (YOY) gains in new listings, closed sales, and prices. Brokers with Northwest Multiple Listing Service also detected growing stability in the condominium market. "Historically low interest rates continue to drive the real estate market,"...

111,285 Reasons You Should Buy a Home This Year

The financial benefits of buying a home versus renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner. According to the latest research from the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “Homeownership is a key pathway to building wealth and narrowing the racial income and wealth inequality...