Published on: November 5, 2025 Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), the source for the most current, accurate market listing data in Washington state, today released its October 2025 Market Snapshot. Market Recap Mortgage interest rates continued to trend lower in October, ending the month at 6.17% for 30-year fixed-rate loans, the lowest level since early October 2024. Across NWMLS...
Published on: October 6, 2025 Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), the source for the most current, accurate market listing data in Washington state, today released its September 2025 Market Snapshot. Market Recap Inventory is climbing, giving buyers more options, while home prices are showing signs of moderation after years of rapid growth. The median sales price in September dipped...
Published on: September 4, 2025 Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), the source for the most current, accurate market listing data in Washington state, today released its Market Snapshot for August 2025. Market Recap In August, both active listings and home sales declined compared to July—by 2.7% and 7.7%, respectively—across the 27 counties in the NWMLS coverage area. This...
This analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner to help you make informed real estate decisions. WESTERN WASHINGTON ECONOMIC OVERVIEW The pace of job growth continues to slow in Western Washington, as the region added only 21,907 new positions over the past 12 months. This represented a growth...
If you've ever dreamed of buying your own place, or selling your current house to upgrade, you're no stranger to the rollercoaster of emotions changing home prices can stir up. It's a tale of financial goals, doubts, and a dash of anxiety that many have been through. But if you put off moving because you’re worried home prices might drop, make no mistake, they’re not going down. In...
https://youtu.be/zcmfPDjpGOs Have Buyer's Choices Peaked for 2023? Eastside Housing Market Update 8-2-2023 🏠 Have home buyers in the Eastside reached the zenith of their options for 2023? In this video, Tony Meier, a seasoned real estate expert with 34 years of experience at Windermere Real Estate, examines this query and provides an insightful update on the Eastside real estate...
https://youtu.be/I6Uinywr6b8 Housing's Recession Already Happened! Eastside Real Estate Market Update 7-26-2023 🏠 In this eye-opening market update, Tony Meier, a real estate veteran with 34 years of experience at Windermere Real Estate, breaks down the recent events in the Eastside housing market and discusses why he believes the 'housing recession' has already happened. Link to...
https://youtu.be/wMZ_kq1TKmw Join real estate veteran Tony Meier of Windermere Real Estate on an an in-depth update on the latest trends in Seattle's Eastside housing market for April 26th, 2023. As home prices continue to climb, Tony explores the burning question on everyone's mind: "Where are the home sellers?" In this insightful video, Tony takes us through the most recent market statistics,...
https://youtu.be/cYQWKrr2eFQ This video is hosted by Tony Meier, a highly experienced real estate professional with 34 years of experience at Windermere Real Estate. In this video, Tony will provide a comprehensive update on the current state of the real estate market on Seattle's Eastside. The main topic of discussion will be the low inventory of homes for sale and how it is leading to higher prices...
https://youtu.be/pg7cv_foFLM In this video, I'm sharing with you an Eastside real estate update for April 12th, 2023. After a long winter, the market seems to be on the rebound and moving in an upward direction. If you're looking to buy or sell property in Seattle, be sure to watch this video to see what's happening on the Eastside! Hey there! If you have any questions while navigating your real...
https://youtu.be/E1Z66iowd2w Join real estate expert Tony Meier in this exciting update on the Eastside, Seattle, and Snohomish County real estate market for April 2023. In this comprehensive video, Tony breaks down the latest trends and provides valuable insights into the current market conditions, including improving interest rates, increasing prices, and overall market stabilization. 🌟 Key...
https://youtu.be/Ffjmqg_txG4 Join real estate expert Tony Meier 🎩 in this in-depth market update as he dives into the latest trends and statistics of Seattle's Eastside real estate market 🌇. With home prices continuing to rise 💹 and interest rates steadily declining ⬇️, it's an ideal time for both buyers and sellers to make their move. Tony breaks down the numbers...
https://youtu.be/Gl33a354qHU 🏠📉 Dive into the latest trends in Seattle's Eastside real estate market! In this comprehensive update, we explore how lower mortgage rates continue to fuel a healthy and thriving housing market. Join our expert host as he takes you through the most recent market data, including median home prices, and inventory levels. ✅ In this video, you'll...
https://youtu.be/6Y5DmWEId2A In this video, I'm sharing the latest news about the Eastside real estate market! Despite high rates, the Eastside real estate market is soaring higher, thanks to strong demand from buyers and sellers! If you're looking to buy or sell real estate in the Eastside, don't miss this video! I'll be shedding light on all the latest news and updates about the Eastside real estate...
https://youtu.be/IymNkGZJvLA In this video, we're going to discuss Seattle's Eastside Real Estate Market and see if it's booming or struggling as of February 15th, 2023. If you're looking to buy or sell real estate in Seattle's Eastside, now is the time to find out! This video will give you the latest information on the Eastside Real Estate Market and whether or not it's booming or struggling. So what...
Pending sales around Washington state reached the highest level since October and surged nearly 44% from December, according to the January report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Last month’s 5,776 mutually accepted offers were down about 9% from a year ago, but brokers seemed encouraged by the “favorable spike.” Prices on last month’s closed sales edged up slightly, at 0.41%,...
https://youtu.be/M9XALYeUzxo In this Seattle's Eastside Real Estate Update, we're going to share with you all the latest news and happenings on the Eastside real estate market. Since our last update, the market has continued to improve, with more and more Buyers choosing to buy a home today. We've got all the latest updates on the market, so be sure to check out our videos today! Whether you're...
https://youtu.be/zQ5JR7lE6gk In this weeks update for Seattle's Eastside Real Estate Market, we'll discuss the current market conditions and how they're affecting home prices in the Eastside of Seattle. Has the market turned the corner? Are we back in a sellers market? Where are prices headed? We will address these questions this week. Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home in Eastside...
https://youtu.be/zQ5JR7lE6gk In this weeks update for Seattle's Eastside Real Estate Market, we'll discuss the current market conditions and how they're affecting home prices in the Eastside of Seattle. Has the market turned the corner? Are we back in a sellers market? Where are prices headed? We will address these questions this week. Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home in Eastside...
https://youtu.be/fSVD93HoNKA Finally, good news for Seattle's Eastside real estate market this week! As you know, the market has been feeling a bit sluggish recently, but the market is shifting back towards a seller. Watch our video for all the details. Get in touch with our team today to find out more about the current market conditions in Seattle's Eastside! We'll be happy to help you out! This...
https://youtu.be/D0IXC4xPvZ8 In this video, I'm ranking the Top 5 Housing Numbers on Seattle's Eastside. These numbers are updated as of January 11, 2023 and will be a valuable resource for anyone looking to buy or sell property on the Eastside. Whether you're looking for a new home or you're selling your current property, these numbers will help you make an informed decision about where to buy or...
https://youtu.be/_sWwUTxA_Gk In this video, we'll share our latest market update for the Redmond & Woodinville Washington real estate market. We'll give you an overview of the current market conditions, and provide you with some tips on what to expect going forward. Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home in Redmond & Woodinville, be sure to check out our latest market update! We'll...
https://youtu.be/wjUCwZm2WfQ Are you looking for a new place to live? Or maybe you're just curious about the current housing market in your area? In this video, we'll share the top 3 housing numbers in Eastside, Seattle and Snohomish County – as of January 2023. Check out this video to see how the housing market is changing in your area – and find out what the current top three housing numbers...
January 6, 2023 Last year was a tale of two housing markets, suggested broker Dean Rebhuhn in commenting on the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The MLS report for December shows continued growth in the number of active listings compared to the same month a year ago, but sharp drops in the number of pending and closed sales. Last month’s prices for single family homes...
https://youtu.be/f4nDjU4G1x8 Wednesday Update: Seattle's Eastside Residential Market Update for the week of 12/14/22. This Eastside Real Estate Market Update encompasses the cities of Bellevue, Bothell, Carnation, Clyde Hill, Duvall, Fall City, Issaquah, Kirkland, Kenmore, Medina, Mercer Island, Newcastle, North Bend, Redmond, Sammamish and Woodinville THE NUMBERS: Active Listings reached their...
https://youtu.be/f4nDjU4G1x8 Wednesday Update: Seattle's Eastside Residential Market Update for the week of 12/14/22. This Eastside Real Estate Market Update encompasses the cities of Bellevue, Bothell, Carnation, Clyde Hill, Duvall, Fall City, Issaquah, Kirkland, Kenmore, Medina, Mercer Island, Newcastle, North Bend, Redmond, Sammamish and Woodinville THE NUMBERS: Active Listings reached their...
https://youtu.be/oDNrLp1wFMA Wednesday Update: Seattle's Eastside Residential Market Update for the week of 12/7/22. This Eastside Update encompasses the cities of Bellevue, Bothell, Carnation, Clyde Hill, Duvall, Fall City, Issaquah, Kirkland, Kenmore, Medina, Mercer Island, Newcastle, North Bend, Redmond, Sammamish and Woodinville Holiday Cheers returns to the Real Estate Market this week. Watch...
https://youtu.be/Og1N-TGPL3E In this video, we're going to share with you the top three numbers you need to know when it comes to understanding the Seattle area's real estate market and home prices. If you're looking to buy or sell a property in the Seattle area, then you need to have a good understanding of the market condition and their effect on home prices. In this video, we're going to share with...
November statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service surprised few brokers. They point to holidays, inclement weather, and various economic factors for prompting pauses in listing and sales activity. Nonetheless, several industry leaders commented on positive signs, fueled in part by pent-up demand and evidence of easing inflation pressures. “Determined buyers are purchasing homes, with...
https://youtu.be/TOxaVFFS36U Wednesday Update: Seattle's Eastside Residential Market Update for the week of 11/30/22. This Eastside Update encompasses the cities of Bellevue, Bothell, Carnation, Clyde Hill, Duvall, Fall City, Issaquah, Kirkland, Kenmore, Medina, Mercer Island, Newcastle, North Bend, Redmond, Sammamish and Woodinville We have mixed news to share this week. Watch our video for all the...
https://youtu.be/oEF87T900Fw Wednesday Update: Seattle's Eastside Residential Market Update for the week of 11/23/22. This Eastside Update encompasses the cities of Bellevue, Bothell, Carnation, Clyde Hill, Duvall, Fall City, Issaquah, Kirkland, Kenmore, Medina, Mercer Island, Newcastle, North Bend, Redmond, Sammamish and Woodinville I cover some nice improvements for the Seattle's Eastside Real...
https://youtu.be/IbQLCQTBVTw THE NUMBERS: Active Listings reached their highest level this year on 7/27/22 at 1189. Active Listings are down from last week. 916 vs 944 a 3% decrease. Compared to a year ago this week, listings are up 589%. Active List Prices peaked this year in the week of 3/9/22 with the median at $2,499,500. As of this week they are at a median price of...
We are talking Median Prices for the Eastside, Seattle and Snohomish County along with Months of...
Take a look past the headlines and see what is really going on with the Eastside Real Estate Market in our November...
Wednesday Update: Seattle's Eastside Residential Market Update for the week of 11/09/22 MARKET RECAP: INTEREST RATES: In spite of the Fed's raising short term rates last week by 0.75%, the 30 year fixed rate only moved up slightly. As of today, 30 year fixed rates are at 7.21% THE MARKET: The median closed sales price has held steady from August to October at $1,350,000. This is...
Brokers with Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) are reporting a return to some creative financing methods as motivated home buyers and sellers grapple with higher mortgage rates. Despite that, and the seasonal slowdown in activity, 6,435 hopeful homebuyers succeeded in having sellers accept their offers to purchase during October. “Buyers are benefiting from more choices in...
Wednesday Update: Seattle's Eastside Residential Market Update for the week of 11/02/22 MARKET RECAP: RATES: The Federal Reserve is set raise short term rates today. This will be the 6th time this year as they continue trying to rein in the economy through "demand destruction" making everything more expensive to finance including housing. The 10 year treasury (what 30 year rates are based upon)...
Wednesday Update : Seattle's Eastside Residential Market Update for the week of 10/26/22 MARKET RECAP: RATES: Thankfully, there was some relief in interests rates this week. The 30 year fixed rates declined slightly from 7.22% to 7.15%, which is still 3.88% higher than it was a year ago. THE MARKET: It is normal for active listings and pending sales to decline in the 4th quarter. However,...
RECAP: Rates continued to climb this week! The 30 year fixed rates are now 7.22%, which is 4.03% higher than it was a year ago. This has continued to put pressure on buyer affordability and the resulting decline in Pending Sales. All of this created another 2022 Months of Inventory high this week of 2.74 MOI. I have been hearing from experts in the Mortgage Industry about is optimism that rates...
THE NUMBERS: Active Listings reached their highest level this year on 7/27/22 at 1189. Active Listings increased slightly from last week. 1014 vs 1004 a 1% increase. Compared to a year ago this week, listings are up 376%. Active List Prices peaked this year in the week of 3/9/22 with the median at $2,499,500. As of this week they are at a median price of $1,675,000. Pending Sales...
KIRKLAND, Washington (October 6, 2022) – “The shift in the market isn’t a surprise,” said broker Mike Larson when commenting on the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The report on September activity shows active listings are nearly doubled from a year ago, pending sales declined more than 31%, but prices in most counties are still rising. “Buyers are finally...
Wednesday Market Update - Eastside Residential Market Stats as of 10/05/22: RECAP: Active listings remain steady this week, for the fourth week in a row. We would normally expect them to decline at this time of year, but many sellers still remain hopeful for a sale this year. Pending sales dropped 8% this week, pushing the Months of Inventory to the second highest level this year at 2.44...
Wednesday Market Update - Eastside Residential Market Stats as of 9/28/22: RECAP: Active listings remain steady this week, for the third week in a row. Pending sales took a 20% drop this week as the impacts of interest rate increases have taken their toll. This brought the Month of Inventory Index back over 2 month again. Thankfully, the 10 year treasury declined today (what a 30 year mortgage is...
Wednesday Market Update - Eastside Residential Market Stats as of 9/21/22: RECAP: Active listings and Pending sales remain fairly steady this week. The big news over the last week is interests rates. The 30 year fixed rate is at an average of 6.47% today. With a historical perspective, this is not particularly high, but it is a rate the market has not seen since 2008. It becomes...
Wednesday Market Update - Eastside Residential Market Stats as of 9/14/22: RECAP: Active listings rose slightly this week. Pending sales continue to increase, which continues to tightened the Months of Inventory leading to the market strengthening. Other notable items: The Median Price for Active Listings has not been above $1700k since the week of 6/22/22 at the same time the Median Price for...
Latest Press Release - August Statistical Data KIRKLAND, Washington (September 8, 2022) - Reports that we are entering a "bear market" are highly exaggerated, suggests an economist who tracks real estate activity when commenting on the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS). A director with the multiple listing service said the latest data may just reflect a typical...
Wednesday Market Update - Eastside Residential Market Stats as of 9/7/22: RECAP: Active listings continue their decline this week. Pending sales showed a minor increase, which tightened the Months of Inventory. Normally, we would not expect the dynamics of the market to improve over a holiday weekend, but the rise again of interest rates likely pushed some buyers forward due to the fear of further rate...
RECAP: Not much change this week. Active listings remain flat, pending sales showed a minor decline which brought a small increase to the Months of Inventory. THE NUMBERS: Active Listings reached their highest level this year on 7/27/22 at 1189. Active Listings are slightly down again from last week. 1061 vs 1064 a 0% decrease. Compared to a year ago this week, listings are up 289%. Active...
Wednesday Market Update: Here are the latest Eastside Residential Market Stats as of 8/24/22: This week is a mix of good news and bad news. The good... active listing continue to decline which would indicate the market is improving. The bad news... pending sales dropped 25% from last week. All this caused the Months of Inventory to rise above 2 months again. Active Listings reached their...
Latest Press Release - July Statistical Data KIRKLAND, Washington (August 4, 2022) - New statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service confirm reports of a shifting housing market, prompting one industry leader to suggest "all parties involved in a transaction today have to recalibrate." "Today's buyers have their cups finally overflowing with options as residential inventory grows to about...
Latest Press Release - June Statistical Data KIRKLAND, Washington (July 6, 2022) - Housing statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service for June show signs of a shifting market, creating opportunities for some buyers. Compared to a year ago, Northwest MLS (NWMLS) brokers reported a healthy jump in inventory, double-digit drops in both pending and closed sales, and the smallest...
Latest Press Release - May Statistical Data KIRKLAND, Washington (June 6, 2022) - "Home sellers really need to re-think their expectations," suggested Mike Larson, a member of the board of directors at Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) when commenting on statistics summarizing May activity. The new report showed a significant increase in active listings compared to a year ago, a slowdown in...
Latest Press Release - March Statistical Data KIRKLAND, Washington (April 7, 2022) - Rising mortgage rates are not yet slowing home sales in most areas across Washington state, according to several brokers who commented on the latest statistical report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The report showed a 7.4% year-over-year drop in pending sales, but brokers suggested the decline is likely a...
Latest Press Release - February Statistical Data KIRKLAND, Washington (March 7, 2022) - Multiple offer situations are the norm for today's home buyers, but some brokers with Northwest Multiple Listing Service suggest February's improving inventory and a slowing pace of price increases may ease some of the competitive pressures. Commenting on the latest statistical report from Northwest MLS,...
Latest Press Release - January Statistical Data KIRKLAND, Washington (February 7, 2022) - A frigid first week of January, surges in coronavirus cases, and depleted inventory were among factors brokers from Northwest Multiple Listing Service cited for last month's slower than year-ago sales. In newly released statistics for January, the MLS reported 6,350 pending sales of single family homes and...
KIRKLAND, Washington (January 6, 2022) - Severe shortages of inventory, record-low temperatures and snow restrained December housing activity around Washington state beyond expected seasonal slowdowns, according to a new report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Summary statistics from the MLS show the volume of new listings added area-wide dropped 12.3% during December compared with the same...
KIRKLAND, Washington (December 6, 2021) - Historically soggy weather and the onset of holidays did not deter thousands of buyers and sellers during November, based on the latest report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Numbers for new listings, pending sales, and closed sales were comparable to year-ago totals, while prices rose a little more than 15%. "The so-called seasonal slowdown normally...
KIRKLAND, Washington (November 4, 2021) - Northwest Multiple Listing Service brokers are detecting indecisiveness by some buyers who are getting mixed "work from home" messages from their employers. The hesitancy, coupled with cooler, wetter weather and increases in mortgage rates were likely factors in slower listing and sales activity during October. Northwest MLS brokers reported 10,620 pending sales...
The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere Real Estate agent. REGIONAL ECONOMIC...
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,"...
KIRKLAND, Washington (September 7, 2021) - August typically brings a dip in housing activity and this year was no different, according to representatives from Northwest Multiple Listing Service when commenting on newly-released statistics. Figures comparing July to August show month-to-month drops in new listings, total inventory, pending sales, close sales, and median prices. "August showed a more...
KIRKLAND, Washington (August 5, 2021) - Competition for homes eased slightly in July across much of Washington state, but brokers from Northwest Multiple Listing Service expect the respite to be short-lived, with inventory still tight and prices still climbing. "Although the local market is intense, buyers can find some relief because there aren't as many offers to compete with compared to earlier...
The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact me. REGIONAL ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Employment levels in Western...
KIRKLAND, Washington (July 7, 2021) - Homebuyers may find some good news in the latest report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS). The number of active listings at the end of June, 6,358, reached the highest level since November when buyers could choose from 6,505 properties. The volume of new listings added last month was the highest number in 17 months (13,111 last month versus 14,689 at...
KIRKLAND, Washington (June 7, 2021) - May was a month of record-setting highs and lows for some key housing market indicators tracked by Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Northwest MLS director Robb Wasser, branch manager at Windermere Real Estate/East in Bellevue, noted the number of active listings for single family homes dropped from April to May for the first time in at least 20 years. The...
KIRKLAND, Washington (May 5, 2021) - Finally, some good news for home buyers! Sizeable increases in new listings compared to a year ago and reports of moderating prices "might mean we are seeing some relief for buyers," suggested John Deely, a board member at Northwest Multiple Listing Service. In commenting on the latest statistics from Northwest MLS summarizing April activity, Deely said the market...
KIRKLAND, Washington (April 7, 2021) – Brokers with Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) added 10,562 new listings to inventory during March -- the highest volume since September when they added 11,210 properties to the selection. Even so, demand continued to outstrip supply, keeping inventory depleted. The latest statistical summary from Northwest MLS shows double-digit...
KIRKLAND, Washington (March 4, 2021) – Housing activity during February remained hot around much of Washington state despite significant accumulation of lowland snow over the Valentine’s Day weekend, according to latest statistical report from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. “It’s amazing how close the February numbers are when compared to February 2020, which was, of course, right...
KIRKLAND, Washington (February 4, 2021) – Home buyers who have been precluded from entering Puget Sound’s competitive market may want to consider condominiums as an option, according to industry experts who commented on the latest housing statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. “With the trend toward telecommuting and moving to outlying suburban areas, the Seattle/King County...
The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere agent. REGIONAL ECONOMIC OVERVIEW After the...
KIRKLAND, Washington. (January 19, 2021) - Northwest Multiple Listing Service member-brokers reported 95,760 closed sales during 2020 valued at more than $56 billion. Both the number of transactions and dollar value eclipsed the totals for 2019. Last year's sales of residential (single family) homes and condominiums outgained 2019 by 3,257 transactions for a 3.5% increase. Of the total completed...
KIRKLAND, Washington (January 6, 2021) – “Insatiable buyer demand” is keeping inventory scarce as house hunters try to outmaneuver and outbid each other, according to reports from Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS). Its statistical summary for December showed strong activity throughout the holiday season with double-digit increases in new listings, pending sales, closed sales, and...
Northwest MLS brokers say real estate activity across Washington remains strong KIRKLAND, Washington (December 7, 2020) – Some real estate brokers expect the competition for homes to ease somewhat over the holidays, but the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service indicate activity is unusually strong heading into December. “The rush is on for housing,” exclaimed...
KIRKLAND, Washington (November 5, 2020) – “Finding and buying a home today is more difficult than at any time in the past 40 years of my career,” was how broker Dick Beeson summed up the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The Northwest MLS report recapping October activity showed a 40% drop in active listings compared to the same month a year ago, an...
KIRKLAND, Washington (October 7, 2020) – Northwest Multiple Listing Service brokers completed 10,175 sales transactions during September – the highest monthly volume since June 2018 when MLS members reported 10,072 closed sales. September’s closings also marked a jump of nearly 28% from the same month a year ago, according to the latest statistical summary from the MLS. “I believe this...
KIRKLAND, Washington (September 4, 2020) – Extremely low interest rates mean would-be home buyers have more buying power, but sparse inventory and increasing home prices in many parts of Washington state are leaving many buyers unable to take advantage of these attractive rates, reported broker Frank Wilson upon reviewing the latest statistical report from Northwest Multiple Listing...
KIRKLAND, Washington (August 6, 2020) – Brokers added the largest monthly number of new listings during July since May 2019, but pent-up demand from homebuyers meant inventory remained tight, according to Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) representatives who commented on the latest housing activity report. The Northwest MLS report for July, which covers 23 counties in Washington state,...
The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere agent. REGIONAL ECONOMIC OVERVIEW It appears...
KIRKLAND, Washington (July 6, 2020) – Historically low interest rates and lifestyle changes are fueling housing activity around Washington state, according to Dean Rebhuhn, president of Village Homes and Properties in Woodinville. Commenting on just-released June statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service, he and other brokers say multiple offers are common “especially in the median...
KIRKLAND, Washington (June 5, 2020) – “The market has proved to be very resilient,” remarked Northwest Multiple Listing Service director Mike Larson upon reviewing the statistical report for May. “Buyers in Pierce County stepped on the gas last month after a brief, but significant, tap of the brakes in April,” added Larson, the president and designated broker at ALLEN Realtors in...
KIRKLAND, Washington (May 6, 2020) – Residential real estate activity around Western Washington reflected expected declines during April with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic taking its toll. A new report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service shows year-over-year (YOY) drops system-wide in new listings, pending sales and closed sales, but prices increased nearly 6.4%. “With the first...
The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere agent. A MESSAGE FROM MATTHEW GARDNER Needless to...
KIRKLAND, Washington (April 6, 2020) – Like many sectors of the economy, residential real estate is experiencing disruption and uncertainty just when the vigorous spring market was ramping up. Not surprisingly, the March activity report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which covers 23 counties across Washington state, was mixed as guidelines affecting how brokers conduct business...
KIRKLAND, Washington (March 5, 2020) – “We’re entering prime time for the real estate market, and more listings are on the way,” stated industry veteran J. Lennox Scott, as he reviewed the latest statistical report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. MLS figures for February show year-over-year (YOY) gains in new listings, pending sales, closed sales, and prices.Scott, the chairman and CEO...
KIRKLAND, Washington (February 6, 2020)–“All indicators point to a vigorous spring market,” suggested broker Dean Rebhuhn when reviewing just-released statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The report covering 23 counties shows pending sales outgained new listings, record-low inventory that’s down 33% from a year ago, and double-digit price increases. Matthew Gardner, chief...
KIRKLAND, Washington (January 6, 2020) - "The buyers are out there and are showing up at open houses and making multiple offers on new listings," was how one industry leader summarized December's housing activity involving members of the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Frank Wilson, Kitsap regional manager and branch managing broker at John L. Scott Real Estate in Poulsbo, also said the severe...
KIRKLAND, Washington (December 5, 2019) - Brokers with Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported "plenty of buyers" competing for sparse inventory during November, which ended with a 7% year-over-year increase in pending sales. The volume of mutually accepted offers rose even more (9.2%) in the tri-county Puget Sound region consisting of King, Pierce and Snohomish counties, with Snohomish leading...
KIRKLAND, Washington (November 7, 2019) - "People are moving here, home prices will continue to increase, inventory shortages will occur. That's our future," remarked Dick Beeson, principal managing broker at RE/MAX Northwest in Gig Harbor, upon viewing the October statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Active listings of homes and condos totaled 14,379, the lowest level since April....
The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere agent. ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Washington State...
KIRKLAND, Washington (October 7, 2019) - Northwest Multiple Listing Service brokers reported year-over-year gains in pending sales, closed sales and prices, but its report summarizing September activity also showed an 18% drop in inventory compared to a year ago. "The transition into the fall housing market creates opportunities for homebuyers," suggested J. Lennox Scott, chairman and CEO...
KIRKLAND, Washington (September 9, 2019) - Depleted inventory continues to frustrate would-be buyers in Western Washington. Many of these potential homeowners are expanding their search beyond the major job centers in King County, according to market watchers who commented on the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The MLS report summarizing August activity shows less than two...
KIRKLAND, Washington (August 5, 2019) - July provided mixed messages on housing activity, noted one industry veteran when commenting on the latest report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The newly released MLS figures show last month's closed sales reached a 12-month high. Member-brokers also reported the number of new listings (11,193) nearly matched pending sales (11,139). A closer look at...
The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere agent. ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Washington State...
KIRKLAND, Washington (July 8, 2019) - Inventory, pending sales and prices all increased during June compared to a year ago, according to the latest report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The same report, which covers 23 counties in Washington state, shows year-over-year drops area-wide in both the volume of new listings and closed sales. "Clearly we now see that the market is moderating -...
Watch the latest episode of our Kirkland Real Estate Market Update for a recap on our local housing market. We will dive into current inventory levels and housing prices for homes in Kirkland Washington. Would you like to know more about our local real estate market? Contact us here. We are happy to...
Watch the latest episode of our Redmond Real Estate Market Update for a recap on our local housing market. We will dive into current inventory levels and housing prices for homes in Redmond Washington. Would you like to know more about our local real estate market? Contact us here. We are happy to...
KIRKLAND, Washington (June 6, 2019) - The housing market in western Washington may not be as hot as it was last spring, but it is heating up, suggested one industry leader in commenting on the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Matt Deasy, president of Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc. said his analysis of single family home sales in King County reveals 7 out of 10 properties...
KIRKLAND, Washington (May 6, 2019) - Housing activity during April signaled good news for buyers in Western Washington as inventory continued to grow, the rate of price increases was slowing in many areas (and even decreasing in a few counties), and mortgage rates remained low. Northwest Multiple Listing Service statistics for last month show a 28.5 percent overall increase in active listings...
The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere agent. ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Washington State...
Watch the latest episode of our Bellevue Real Estate Market Update for a recap on our local housing market. We will dive into current inventory levels and housing prices for homes in Bellevue Washington. Would you like to know more about our local real estate market? Contact us here. We are happy to...
Watch the latest episode of our Redmond Real Estate Market Update for a recap on our local housing market. We will dive into current inventory levels and housing prices for homes in Redmond Washington. Would you like to know more about our local real estate market? Contact us here. We are happy to...
Watch the latest episode of our Kirkland Real Estate Market Update for a recap on our local housing market. We will dive into current inventory levels and housing prices for homes in Kirkland Washington. Would you like to know more about our local real estate market? Contact us here. We are happy to...
Watch the latest episode of our Woodinville Real Estate Market Update for a recap on our local housing market. We will dive into current inventory levels and housing prices for homes in Woodinville Washington. Would you like to know more about our local real estate market? Contact us here. We are happy to...
Watch the latest episode of our Eastside, King & Snohomish County Real Estate Market Update for a recap on our local housing market. We will dive into current inventory levels and housing prices for homes in the Eastside, King & Snohomish County Washington. Would you like to know more about our local real estate market? Contact us here. We are happy to...
KIRKLAND, Washington (April 5, 2019) - Both pending sales and new listing activity around Western Washington surged during March as buyers, sellers, and brokers emerged from February's record snowfall. Brokers added 10,516 new listings of single family homes and condos to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service inventory last month, the highest monthly volume since August 2018. Compared to the same...
Watch the latest episode of our Eastside, King & Snohomish County Real Estate Market Update for a recap on our local housing market. We will dive into current inventory levels and housing prices for homes in the Eastside, King & Snohomish County Washington. Would you like to know more about our local real estate market? Contact us here. We are happy to...
Watch the latest episode of our Woodinville Real Estate Market Update for a recap on our local housing market. We will dive into current inventory levels and housing prices for homes in Woodinville Washington. Would you like to know more about our local real estate market? Contact us here. We are happy to...
Watch the latest episode of our Kirkland Real Estate Market Update for a recap on our local housing market. We will dive into current inventory levels and housing prices for homes in Kirkland Washington. Would you like to know more about our local real estate market? Contact us here. We are happy to...
Watch the latest episode of our Redmond Real Estate Market Update for a recap on our local housing market. We will dive into current inventory levels and housing prices for homes in Redmond Washington. Would you like to know more about our local real estate market? Contact us here. We are happy to...
KIRKLAND, Washington (March 6, 2019) - Seattle's snowiest month in 50 years had an obvious chilling effect on February's housing activity, agreed officials with Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Statistics for last month show pending sales dropped nearly 14 percent compared to the same month a year ago. "The winter weather brought the market to a halt," stated John Deely, principal managing broker...
KIRKLAND, Washington (February 7, 2019) - Homebuyers around Washington state are making their way back to the market, hoping to take advantage of improving inventory, attractive interest rates, and more approachable sellers, according to officials with Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Northwest MLS statistics for January show year-over-year improvement in the volume of new listings and total...
The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere Agent. ECONOMIC OVERVIEW The Washington...
KIRKLAND, Washington. (Jan. 17, 2019) - Members of Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported 92,555 closed sales during 2018, fewer than the previous year, but the dollar volumes surpassed 2017 by nearly $688 million for a small gain of 1.4 percent. Measured by dollars, last year's sales of single family homes and condominiums were valued at almost $47.2 billion across the 23 counties served by...
KIRKLAND, Washington (January 7, 2019) - December brought few surprises for real estate brokers in Western Washington with holidays, fluctuating interest rates, and volatility in consumer confidence contributing to slower activity. Several leaders from Northwest Multiple Listing Service described 2018 as a transition year for residential real estate. New data from the MLS show inventory in its...
KIRKLAND, Washington (December 6, 2018) - With more plentiful inventory, recently announced increases in lending limits, and moderating prices, prospective home buyers are finding more options around Western Washington, according to industry experts from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. "Moderating interest rates over the past few weeks could provide a window of opportunity for buyers this month,...
KIRKLAND, Washington (November 6, 2018) - Seven months of steadily rising housing inventory reversed course in October when Northwest Multiple Listing Service brokers added the fewest new listings since February, according to a new report. MLS members believe the onset of wintry weather and transition to the holiday season are factors, but suggested the slower pace also signals improving conditions for...
The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere Agent. ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Washington State...
KIRKLAND, Washington (October 4, 2018) - Housing inventory continued to improve during September while the pace of sales slowed in many counties served by Northwest Multiple Listing Service. "Balance is finally returning to the market, and with it, slowing home price growth," stated OB Jacobi, president of Windermere Real Estate. A new report from Northwest MLS shows double-digit increases in...
KIRKLAND, Washington (September 7, 2018) - House-hunters in Western Washington can choose from the largest supply of homes in three years, and they are facing fewer bidding wars, according to officials from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. New statistics from the MLS show prices appear to be moderating (up about 6.7 percent overall), but brokers say they are not bracing for a bubble, or even...
KIRKLAND, Washington (August 6, 2018) - "Home sellers throughout the Seattle region are experiencing a reality check and the days of multiple offers are days of the past," was how one director with Northwest Multiple Listing Service summarized the market upon reviewing the statistical report for July. New figures from Northwest MLS show year-over-year improvement in inventory (up 6.5 percent), but...
The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact your Windermere Agent. ECONOMIC OVERVIEW The Washington State...
KIRKLAND, Washington (July 5, 2018) - Home buyers around many parts of Washington state had more choices and less competition during June, prompting some industry leaders to comment on "a feeling of change in the market." "Inventory is up and demand has dropped," reported Robert Wasser, an officer with the board of directors at Northwest Multiple Listing Service. That combination is "a pretty simple...
KIRKLAND, Washington (June 5, 2018) - Member-brokers of Northwest Multiple Listing Service added 14,524 new listings during May, the first time that volume topped 14,000 since May 2008. "With eyes peeled for potential shifts in a market that's felt like 'more of the same,' the recent uptick in new listings hitting the market catches my eye -- the most new listings in more than a decade," commented...
KIRKLAND, Washington (May 7, 2018) - Home buyers may be cheered by an uptick in inventory, but the improving supply is unlikely to reverse rising prices, suggest industry leaders from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Commenting on just-released figures for April, which showed the highest level of active listings since August, OB Jacobi, president of Windermere Real Estate said, "For the first...
The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact me. ECONOMIC OVERVIEW The Washington...
KIRKLAND, Washington (April 5, 2018) - Job growth and a recent run-up in mortgage rates has created an "extremely intense market for each new listing," stated J. Lennox Scott, chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate in commenting on the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. MLS figures for March show a surge in both new listings and pending sales compared to February as...
KIRKLAND, Washington (March 6, 2018) - Interest rates are creeping up, inventory is still squeezed, and some feared revised tax laws would have a chilling effect on home sales, but Northwest Multiple Listing Service leaders say the local market remains competitive. "It seemed like there would have been a chilling effect on the real estate market at the start of 2018 with the newly revised tax laws...
KIRKLAND, Washington (February 5, 2018) - "The Seattle area real estate market hasn't skipped a beat with pent-up demand from buyers is stronger than ever," remarked broker John Deely in reacting to the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The report on January activity shows a slight year-over-year gain in pending sales, a double-digit increase in prices, and continued shortages...
ECONOMIC OVERVIEW The Washington State economy added 104,600 new jobs over the past 12 months. This impressive growth rate of 3.1% is well above the national rate of 1.4%. Interestingly, the slowdown we saw through most of the second half of the year reversed in the fall, and we actually saw more robust employment growth. Growth continues to be broad-based, with expansion in all major job sectors...
KIRKLAND, Washington (January 5, 2018) - The year 2017 may be in the books and for many members of Northwest Multiple Listing Service it was a memorable one with December's activity being no exception. Brokers reported historic lows for inventory and year-over-year price gains in most areas. "I've never seen inventory this low in Kitsap County in 27 years," remarked Northwest MLS director Frank...
KIRKLAND, Washington (December 6, 2017) - "Normal seasonal slowdowns" are reported by some real estate leaders with Northwest Multiple Listing Service, but other brokers say this holiday season is still drawing crowds at open houses along with competitive bidding in some neighborhoods. Both inventory and pending sales dipped to their lowest levels since April, while prices still increased by...
KIRKLAND, Washington (November 6, 2017) - Early seasonal snow and questions swirling around the tax plan unveiled last week by House Republicans could make the usual seasonal slowdown more pronounced, say industry leaders from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. For October, however, key indicators trended upwards. Pending sales rose nearly 8 percent from a year ago, closed sales were up 5.2...
The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don't hesitate to contact me. ECONOMIC OVERVIEW The Washington State economy added 79,600...
KIRKLAND, Washington (October 5, 2017) - "October will be the best month for selection and availability until late February," proclaimed J. Lennox Scott when commenting on the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. MLS figures for September show inventory reached 1.7 months of supply at the end of the month, matching the year-to-date high in February. That level is still well...
KIRKLAND, Washington (Sept. 6, 2017) - As smoke and ash blanketed parts of Washington state, one real estate broker noted, "Even in a fire there are some cooler spots, and seasonally, the housing market is in a cooler spot." The latest numbers from Northwest Multiple Listing Service show there are both cooler spots and hot spots, with the demand for housing and prices showing few signs of being...
KIRKLAND, Washington (Aug. 7, 2017) - New figures from Northwest Multiple Listing Service indicate home sales and prices, like July's temperatures, sizzled. Prices area-wide rose slightly more than 9 percent from a year ago, but several counties near job centers saw larger price increases, including King County where the median price jumped 18.6 percent. The latest report confirmed what most buyers...
The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don't hesitate to contact me. ECONOMIC OVERVIEW The Washington State...
KIRKLAND, Washington (July 6, 2017) - For frustrated house hunters, there's hope: the volume of new listings added to inventory during June (13,658) was the highest total for any single month since May 2008 (14,176 new listings), according to the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. "This time of year we see more new listings coming on the market than pending sales, and June...
KIRKLAND, Washington (June 6, 2017) - Would-be buyers who have been shut out of the real estate market should test the "real estate waters" during the summer months suggests one industry leader. "Summer might provide some competitive relief for weary buyers," said Gary O'Leyar, owner of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Signature Properties, pointing to some of the newly-released statistics from...
KIRKLAND, Washington (May 4, 2017) - "Frustrating" is how brokers are summarizing the mood of buyers, brokers - and industry professionals - during the current housing market frenzy. New statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service show declines in inventory and sales, while prices continue their upward trajectory, but those numbers only tell part of the story. "The real estate market is going...
KIRKLAND, Washington (April 6, 2017) - Northwest Multiple Listing Service brokers expected an uptick in the number of new listings during March, and that expectation was met with a significant gain - up more than 50 percent from February. Members added 10,321 new listings last month, but they also reported an even greater number of pending sales (10,447), leaving inventory near historic...
If you have contemplated selling, this is the year you have been waiting for to cash in on the market! The perfect circumstances await Sellers in 2017. The Northwest MLS just reported record low inventory in the Puget Sound. In February 2017, the MLS recorded its lowest level of inventory ever. This gives seller's a significant edge. Read more here. 59 million Buyers are expected to...
Some Highlights: For the 5th year in a row, the Northeast saw a concentration of “High Outbound” activity. For the first time ever, South Dakota held the top spot for “High Inbound” states. Much of America’s outbound activity can be attributed to Boomers relocating to warmer climates after...
KIRKLAND (March 6, 2017) - Home buyers are in a spring mood, but sellers are still hibernating, suggested one broker while commenting about the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Figures for February and feedback from brokers indicate record-low inventory is spurring multiple offers, rising prices, fewer sales, and frustrated house-hunters. Year over-year pending sales...
KIRKLAND, Washington (Feb. 6, 2017) - Western Washington's "high velocity" market continued during January with the number of pending sales (7,745) outgaining the number of new listings (6,507), according to new figures from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. "Properties are moving through the market at an unusually fast pace," remarked John Deely, chairman of the board at Northwest MLS and the...
The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don't hesitate to contact me. ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Washington State finished the year on a high with...
KIRKLAND, Washington (Jan. 5, 2017) - Like many other months of 2016, December was frustrating for buyers across Washington state as they encountered depleted inventory and rising prices. Post-election hikes in interest rates - with more on the horizon -- added to would-be homeowners' worries. Northwest Multiple Listing Service statistics for December show year-over-year drops in new listings, but...
KIRKLAND, Washington (Dec. 5, 2016) - Pending sales of homes hit an all-time high for the month of November according to the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The report covering 23 counties around Washington state also shows the number of new listings added during the month plunged to the lowest level in 11 months, prompting MLS leaders to predict a busy winter for residential...
KIRKLAND, Washington (Nov. 4, 2016) – Home sales around Western Washington outgained new listings again in October, fueling competition for scarce inventory and pushing prices higher. Some seasonal slowdown is still expected – and the Nov. 8 elections may be in play as well, according to brokers at Northwest Multiple Listing Service who commented on last month’s activity. MLS members reported...
The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don't hesitate to contact me. ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Annual employment growth in Washington...
KIRKLAND, Washington (Oct. 5, 2016) - It's still a seller's market, but some leaders from Northwest Multiple Listing Service think the imbalance may be easing in some areas, pointing to a slower pace of sales and moderating prices. Others aren't convinced, citing mixed indicators. Northwest MLS statistics summarizing September activity show year-over-year gains in the volumes of new listings (up...
There are some industry pundits claiming that residential home values have risen too quickly and that current levels are on the verge of another housing bubble. It is easy to see how this thinking has taken form if we look at a graph of home prices from 2000 to today. The graph definitely looks like a rollercoaster ride. And, as prices begin to reach 2006 levels again, it “seems logical”...
School is back in session, the holidays are right around the corner, you might not think that now is the best time to sell your house. But with inventory below historic numbers and demand still strong, you could be missing out on a great opportunity for your family. Here are five reasons why you should consider selling your house this fall: 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Realtors’ Confidence...
KIRKLAND, Washington (Sept. 7, 2016) - Home sales in Western Washington continued to outpace year-ago activity, but member-brokers at Northwest Multiple Listing Service say persistent inventory shortages are constraining activity. Despite a sparse selection in many areas, an expected summer slowdown, and "appraisal conundrums," Northwest MLS members notched 11,898 pending sales during August,...
KIRKLAND, Washington (Aug.4, 2016) - Home prices are still rising but the supply of homes is improving, prompting brokers to suggest some relief is in sight for would-be buyers. "We might actually be starting to move very slowly back toward a more balanced market," said OB Jacobi, president of Windermere Real Estate, in commenting on July's figures from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The MLS...
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) was released by the Labor Department last week. An analysis by Market Watch revealed the cost of rent was 3.8% higher than a year ago for the second straight month in June. That’s the strongest yearly price gain since 2007. This coincides with a report released earlier this month in which AxioMetrics announced that rents are continuing to increase in 2016. The...
KIRKLAND, Washington (June 6, 2016) - Just as expected, the month of May had an uptick in new listings (12,272), but just as many buyers (12,275) made offers on homes during the month to keep inventory depleted, according to the latest figures from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. "Inventory is being squeezed from all directions," reported Frank Wilson, branch managing broker at John L. Scott in...
KIRKLAND, Washington (May 5, 2016) - Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported strong gains in the volume of new listings its members added during April (up 13.6 percent from March), but inventory remained well below the supply needed for a more balanced market. MLS leaders say the lopsided market is prompting some anxious buyers to take ill-advised risks. Prices showed some signs of moderating...
KIRKLAND, Washington (April 4, 2016) - Traffic isn't the only thing that is gridlocked around many Puget Sound communities. "We're experiencing gridlock in the Puget Sound housing market," suggested J. Lennox Scott in reaction to the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. MLS figures show pending sales across the 23 counties it serves dropped about 4.5 percent in March compared...
KIRKLAND, Washington (March 7, 2016) - Home prices in King County hit new highs in February as buyers tried to outbid each other for the sparse inventory in much of Western Washington. "We're in for another crazy spring real estate market," predicts J. Lennox Scott, chairman and CEO of John L. Scott, Inc. With the number of single family homes for sale in King County down nearly 30 percent from a...
KIRKLAND, Washington (February 4, 2016) - Depleted inventory is contributing to "overwhelming" traffic at open houses, shifts in strategies for both buyers and sellers, and escalating prices, according to officials with the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Dick Beeson, a former chairman of the MLS board, said the lack of inventory in almost every county is, "without question, a 2016 game...
KIRKLAND, Wash. (Jan. 21, 2016) – Members of Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported 88,331 closed sales during 2015, outgaining the prior year’s volume of 77,276 transactions for a 14.3 percent increase. Measured by dollars, last year’s sales of single family homes and condominiums were valued at more than $34 billion. Compared to 2014, that dollar volume represents a gain of nearly 23...
The National Economic Forecast 1.The U.S. will continue to expand with real GDP growth of 2.3% in 2016. Although a positive number, the forecasted rate of growth suggests that we will be modestly underperforming in 2016. On a positive note, oil prices are likely to remain well below long-term averages, which puts more money into consumers’ pockets in terms of disposable incomes. However, I...
KIRKLAND, Washington (January 6, 2016) - Home prices have "clearly recovered" in King County and a few other areas served by Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Many member-brokers say prices are likely to keep rising as a backlog of buyers competes for depleted inventory. Those were among reactions from brokers upon reviewing the December statistics from the MLS. The latest report shows the year...
KIRKLAND, Washington (December 4, 2015) - Inventory remains "critically low," but there are fewer house-hunters in the hunt during this holiday season so motivated sellers and buyers are seeing success, according to brokers with Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Its just-released statistics for November show year-over-year gains in pending sales, closed sales, and prices, but a steep decline in...
// Website | About Tony | Client References | Blog | Search Listings | Featured Listings The Eastside Home Report November 2015 Edition Western Washington Market ReportAnother Client's Succes Story! October 2015 NWMLS Market Report: With holidays approaching, real estate brokers usually expect a slowdown..."Today we have one of the best markets we've ever...
Here are the latest market charts from the MLS. Click on each image below for a larger version. Active Listings vs. Sold Listings Number of Pending Listings Median Sales Price For more information our the Seattle and Eastside Real Estate Market contact Tony Meier...
KIRKLAND, Washington (November 5, 2015) - With holidays approaching, real estate brokers usually expect a slowdown as buyers and sellers shift their attention elsewhere. "This year is different," say some industry leaders. "Today we have one of the best markets we've ever seen for sellers," observed Ken Anderson, managing broker and owner at Coldwell Banker Evergreen in Olympia. "Buyers are still...
Some Highlights: The median price of a newly constructed home is currently $292,700. Sales are up 5.7% month-over-month and 21.6% year-over-year. Many buyers are looking to new homes as an option due to the lack of inventory of existing homes for...
A recent study by Edelman Berland revealed that of homeowners who are contemplating selling their house in the near future 33% plan to scale down. Let’s look at a few reasons why that would make sense to many Americans. In a recent blog post, Dave Ramsey, the financial guru, discussed the advantages of selling your current house and downsizing into a smaller home that better serves your current...
CoreLogic recently released their 2015 2nd Quarter Equity Report which revealed that 759,000 properties had regained equity in the last quarter. That means that 91% of all mortgaged properties(approximately 45.9 million) are now in a positive equity position. Anand Nallathambi, president and CEO of CoreLogic, reported: “For much of the country, the negative equity epidemic is lifting. The biggest...
The National Association of Realtors’ most recent Existing Home Sales Report revealed that home sales were up rather dramatically over last year in five of the six price ranges they measure. Only those homes priced under $100,000 showed a decline (-7.7%). The decline in this price range points to the lower inventory of distressed properties available for sale and speaks to the strength of the...
// Website | About Tony | Client References | RE News | Search Listings | Featured Listings The Eastside Home Report October 2015 Edition Western Washington Market Report Another Client's Succes Story! September 2015 NWMLS Market Report: Housing market slowdown expected, but...
Here are the latest market charts from the MLS. Click on each image below for a larger version. Active Listings vs. Sold Listings Number of Pending Listings Median Sales Price For more information our the Seattle and Eastside Real Estate Market contact Tony Meier...
Here are the latest market charts from the MLS. Click on each image below for a larger version. Active Listings vs. Sold Listings Number of Pending Listings Median Sales Price For more information our the Seattle and Eastside Real Estate Market contact Tony Meier...
KIRKLAND, Washington (July 6, 2015) - Temperatures around Western Washington were not the only thing sizzling during June. Northwest Multiple Listing Service members reported 11,453 pending sales last month, the highest volume since August 2005 when members notched 11,546 mutually accepted offers. Last month also marked the fourth consecutive month of 11,000-plus pending transactions. MLS members...
Home buyers are in "full sprint" mode while sellers are stalling, according to brokers from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. As a result, MLS members are juggling severe inventory shortages and multiple offers in many Seattle neighborhoods and beyond. MLS figures for May show double-digit drops in inventory compared to a year ago and double-digit gains in both sales and prices. Commenting on the...
Here are the latest market charts from the MLS. Click on each image below for a larger version. Active Listings vs. Sold Listings Number of Pending Listings Median Sales Price For more information our the Seattle and Eastside Real Estate Market contact Tony Meier...
Website | About Tony | Client References | Blog | Search Listings | Featured Listings The Eastside Home Report May 2015 Edition Western Washington Market Report Another Happy Client shares their Story! Pent-up demand triggering record pace of home sales around Western Washington Northwest...
Here are the latest market charts from the MLS. Click on each image below for a larger version. Active Listings vs. Sold Listings Number of Pending Listings Median Sales Price For more information our the Seattle and Eastside Real Estate Market contact Tony Meier...
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...
Here are the latest market charts from the MLS. Click on each image below for a larger version. Active Listings vs. Sold Listings Number of Pending Listings Median Sales Price For more information our the Seattle and Eastside Real Estate Market contact Tony Meier...
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KIRKLAND, Washington (April 6, 2015) - Buyer anxiety is rising as the pace of home sales is faster than brokers are able to replenish inventory, according to members of Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Figures just released for March show 11,408 pending sales during the month while only 10,505 sellers listed their homes for sale during the same period. "The frenzy market has returned and is in...
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Here are the latest market charts from the MLS. Click on each image below for a larger version. Active Listings vs. Sold Listings Number of Pending Listings Median Sales Price For more information our the Seattle and Eastside Real Estate Market contact Tony Meier...
KIRKLAND, Washington (March 5, 2015) - Favorable weather and restored confidence are propelling home buying activity around Western Washington to the highest level in nearly a decade, according to Northwest Multiple Listing Service sources. "The pent-up demand being unleashed has rocketed pending sales back to the levels of our record year in 2006," said Ken Anderson, president/designated broker at...
Here are the latest market charts from the MLS. Click on each image below for a larger version. Active Listings vs. Sold Listings Number of Pending Listings Median Sales Price For more information our the Seattle and Eastside Real Estate Market contact Tony Meier...
Here are the latest market charts from the MLS. Click on each image below for a larger version. Active Listings vs. Sold Listings Number of Pending Listings Median Sales Price For more information our the Seattle and Eastside Real Estate Market contact Tony Meier...
Here are the latest market charts from the MLS. Click on each image below for a larger version. Active Listings vs. Sold Listings Number of Pending Listings Median Sales Price For more information our the Seattle and Eastside Real Estate Market contact Tony Meier...
KIRKLAND, Washington (Dec. 4, 2014) - Buyer interest remains high and many good values exist for those whose holiday wish list includes a new home, according to brokers with Northwest Multiple Listing Service. A new report from the MLS summarizing November activity shows year-over-year gains in pending sales, closed sales and median prices. The report encompasses 21 counties, mostly in Western...
Here are the latest market charts from the MLS. Click on each image below for a larger version. Active Listings vs. Sold Listings Number of Pending Listings Median Sales Price For more information our the Seattle and Eastside Real Estate Market contact Tony Meier...
KIRKLAND, Washington (Nov. 5, 2014) - Home buyers are back, and they're savvy and selective, according to officials who commented on the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. For sellers, that means pricing a home correctly at the start is vital, said industry veteran Kathy Estey, a member of the MLS board of directors. The new report summarizing October activity shows...
KIRKLAND, Washington (Oct. 6, 2014) – Pending sales of homes around Western Washington surged more than 13 percent in September compared to a year ago, and listing activity picked up slightly, fueling both broker optimism and words of advice for sellers. Along with increases in the number of mutually accepted offers, the latest report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service shows year-over-year...
Here are the latest market charts from the MLS. Click on each image below for a larger version. Active Listings vs. Sold Listings Number of Pending Listings Median Sales Price For more information our the Seattle and Eastside Real Estate Market contact Tony Meier...
Here are the latest market charts from the MLS. Click on each image below for a larger version. Active Listings vs. Sold Listings Number of Pending Listings Median Sales Price For more information our the Seattle and Eastside Real Estate Market contact Tony Meier...
Here are the latest market charts from the MLS. Click on each image below for a larger version. Active Listings vs. Sold Listings Number of Pending Listings Median Sales Price For more information our the Seattle and Eastside Real Estate Market contact Tony Meier...
Here are the latest market charts from the MLS. Click on each image below for a larger version. Active Listings vs. Sold Listings Number of Pending Listings Median Sales Price For more information our the Seattle and Eastside Real Estate Market contact Tony Meier...
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