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There are currently eight (8) licensed real estate agents in the greater Seattle area for every (1) house available to sell. With nearly 33,000 licensed real estate agents in Western Washington, the current total number of listings as of March 23rd, 2021 including residential, condominium, and even mobile homes are only 4394.

As New Agents Pile Into Hot Housing Market. Most Find It Tough Going.

The red-hot housing market has achieved a number of milestones this past year. Perhaps the most telling is this: There are more real-estate agents than homes for sale. Currently in the Pacific NW that number is a staggering 8 to 1 ratio (Being 8 agents to every single available listing).

So how do you stand out?

How do you break into the industry…

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The spring selling season is upon us, and while it’s traditionally the busiest time of year for real estate, this spring promises to be even more competitive than usual—particularly for first-time home buyers. With ultra-tight inventory and continually increasing home prices, it’s imperative that your buyers be ready to make an offer and move forward on a purchase contract at a moment’s notice.

Like many people across America right now, if you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone. At a time like this when there are so few houses for sale, it’s normal to wonder if you’ll actually find one to buy. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), across the country, inventory of available…

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The Seattle-area housing market has remained strong throughout the coronavirus pandemic, with many homes receiving multiple offers and driving up home prices.

The market has made it challenging for buyers, who have to balance little inventory and a lot of competition.

March Madness For Area Home Prices 2021 Continues

  •          Median prices rising by double digits across most of our counties.
  •          Total active listings of single-family homes declined nearly 44% from a year ago.
  •          We are virtually sold out of unsold inventory everywhere in the Central Puget Sound area except the Seattle city core.
  •          Continuing low interest rates, jobs, and lifestyle changes are driving the real estate market.

In particular on…

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The Cascade Team is proud to present a “Triple Open House Weekend” for the Trossachs and Montaine neighborhoods of Sammamish. From 1:00 until 4:00 this Saturday March the 13th come by and view these three (3) amazing homes.

Due to Covid restrictions we will be limiting the number of people in the home at any given time to two groups (Not to exceed 10 people). Agent appointments will be allowed every 15 minutes throughout the weekend with the exception of the Open House times.

Offers will be reviewed on Monday afternoon. If you have any questions or would like to view on of these properties, please call or text 425-891-7447

Stunning Buchan dream home in the Trossachs neighborhood of Sammamish can now be yours! Prepare to have your breath…

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  •          Median prices rising by double digits across most of our counties.
  •          Total active listings of single-family homes declined nearly 44% from a year ago.
  •          We are virtually sold out of unsold inventory everywhere in the Central Puget Sound area except the Seattle city core.
  •          Continuing low interest rates, jobs, and lifestyle changes are driving the real estate market.

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…

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