Are We Seeing the Beginnings of a Change in The Housing Market?

The past few years in western Washington can be referred to as the golden age of selling your home. Sellers have had unprecedented control over the market commanding prices up to hundreds of thousands of dollars over asking price. Numerous factors have contributed to this including a massive influx of people to the area, historically low inventory, prime location. However, the largest factor leading to such a competitive buyers’ market was interest rates. The lowest rates in the history of the United States occurred in 2020 with rates sitting at 2.68% (Rocket Mortgage). This led to a frenzy by buyers, all of whom were trying to lock in the lowest rate possible. Additionally, this low of a mortgage rate allowed buyers to spend more and justify…

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Housing Market Entering Uncharted Waters

Average mortgage rates are higher for all loan types today with the 30-year mortgage rate crossing above 5%.

• The latest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 5.17%. ⇑
• The latest rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is 4.197%. ⇑
• The latest rate on a 5/1 ARM is 3.974%. ⇑
• The latest rate on a 7/1 ARM is 4.135%. ⇑
• The latest rate on a 10/1 ARM is 4.245%. 

Fed Chair Jerome Powell is done sitting idly on the sidelines as inflation burns away Americans’ purchasing power. The plan? Draw upon the central bank's decades-old inflation playbook by increasing rates until demand pulls back, and price growth slows.

This is already presenting a test for runaway inflation's poster child: the U.S. housing market.

CoreLogic, a real…

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Q2 Update: Changing Real Estate Market and Outlook for Buyers and Sellers.

If you’re in the market for a home, take note: The 2nd quarter of 2022 may be the opening you’ve been looking for.

•          February’s improving inventory and a slowing pace of price increases may ease some of the competitive pressures.
•          Buyers in King County are jumping for joy over the nearly 40% increase in new listings.
•          King County also saw a 31% increase in pending home sales month-over-month, as well.

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,…

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Seattle Area Real Estate March Madness: Ready. Set. Sell.

Download Your Home Selling Game Plan

Ready. Set. Sell.

Table of Contents 

1. Welcome to the Game: Discovering Your Why

2. Game Prep: Get Serious About the Finances

3. Pre-game: Tackle Your ''To-Do" List

4. Prepping the Field: Staging Your Home

6. Checking the Equipment: Cleaning House

7. Let the Games Begin: Negotiation Time

8. The Last Play: Inspections

9. The Final Timeout: Waiting for the Closing

10. Happy Selling

Some Seattle area suburbs have literally doubled in price over the past 12 months!

The 8 Seattle Area Suburbs With the Biggest Home Price Increases in 2022 So Far! (# 1 is going to blow your mind!)

King County had the steepest drop in active listings, shrinking nearly 59% from a year ago,…

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Buyers Get Ready: Inflation, Rising Interest Rates, and New Financing Options Bringing More Sellers Into the Market

•          February’s improving inventory and a slowing pace of price increases may ease some of the competitive pressures.
•          Buyers in King County are jumping for joy over the nearly 40% increase in new listings.
•          King County also saw a 31% increase in pending home sales month-over-month, as well.
•          Inventory still down 19.5% from twelve months ago.
•          Until inventory grows, expect a heightened focus on each new listing coming on the market.

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…

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What's Your Home Worth In Today's Hot Market?

Bidding Wars and multiple offers have been the story of 2022 so far. In fact, we're setting new records for prices and amounts OVER asking almost daily!

•          At month end inventory reached a meager 3,092 active listings, down more than 30% from a year ago.
•          King County had the steepest drop in active listings, shrinking nearly 59% from a year ago.
•          The market remains virtually sold out.
•          The imminent rise in interest rates has buyers scrambling to find properties to buy.
•          No relief in sight by way of increased inventory to meet demand.

To take advantage, pricing your home correctly is more important than ever!

Our 18-Point Analysis will bring you the most accurate assessment possible…

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Name Your Selling Price! (We have Buyers Desperate for Homes)

Easy as 1, 2, 3

We have many buyers out there looking for homes and with record low inventory, we may just have a buyer for your home.

87% of homes are receiving multiple offers, so if you're thinking of selling, now is the time!

All it takes is 30 seconds to fill out the form below. To learn more about what we offer our home seller clients, CLICK HERE.

With record low inventory literally causing a Housing Shortage Crisis We have many buyers out there looking and with a lack of inventory, we may just have a buyer for your home.  All it takes is 30 seconds to fill out the form below. Let us know what price you would take for your home, and if we have a buyer, we'll let you know! 

   Easy as 1, 2, 3

Just Name Your Home's Selling…

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Introducing Home Assist: Home Improvement, Without the Hassle

When you’re ready to list your home, your agent will work with our coordinator team to secure any needed home renovations. Payment is deferred until home closing, or 180 days and escrow will deduct costs from net proceeds to pay for services rendered.

Preparing your home for sale is essential to capturing the highest offer, fastest. Simple steps like fresh paint before an open house can increase offer amounts by 10% vs. homes with no work done. And with prices averaging over $1,000,000 we’re talking some serious return on investment!

When you’re ready to list your home, your agent will work with our coordinator team to secure any needed home renovations. Payment is deferred until home closing, or 180 days and escrow will deduct costs from…

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The 8 Seattle Area Suburbs With the Biggest Home Price Increases in 2022 So Far! (# 1 is going to blow your mind!)

# 1 is going to blow your mind!

THE CONTINUED UNCERTAINTY about return-to-work policies combined with historic lows in inventory has made for a sizzling Seattle housing market—especially in the suburbs.

In January, eight communities saw more than a 30 percent increase in the median sale price of homes compared to this time last year. So, uh, good luck if you’re trying to buy in Bellevue and don’t have an extra million to spare.

(Sneak Peek at #1: Bellevue passes Manhattan in housing prices!)

8. Kirkland/Bridle Trails

The suburb north of Bellevue has a lot going for it: picturesque waterfronts, a state park, the honor of being the namesake for Costco’s signature products. What it doesn’t have is a lot of homes available to buy. January…

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Dear Real Estate (A Valentine’s Day Love Letter)

Dear Real Estate,

Remember when we first got together? People didn't think we’d last. Maybe they didn't always say it, but they thought it. “You could do so much better. Why would you be a real estate agent?” “What’s your back-up plan?” “You should get a real job...” I’m sure they were well-intentioned. But I ignored them. There were times, though, when even I wondered if you were worth the chase. You do tend to play hard to get. Not even sure you know you’re that way. But maybe you do. Maybe you just wanted to see how much I really cared. I've come to love and appreciate that about you. If you were too easy, our relationship wouldn't be so rewarding...and my love and respect wouldn't be so deep. Who knows, maybe I’d have scrammed when times got…

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