Seattle-area housing market is ‘on steroids’; see what’s happening near you
In the year since the coronavirus pandemic first took hold, the Seattle-area housing market has not just rebounded. The market is “on steroids,”
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/seattle-area-housing-market-is-on-steroids-see-whats-happening-in-your-community/
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Nearly 20% of Seattle renters are looking in other metro areas. Here's where they're looking
Nearly 20% of Seattle renters were searching for apartments in different metro areas, according to a new study.
https://www.seattlepi.com/realestate/article/20-percent-seattle-renters-looking-new-metro-areas-16080673.php
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Values of most affordable homes in Seattle increasing the fastest: report
Home prices in Seattle have continued to go up over the past year as buyers were faced with low inventory and stiff competition.
https://www.seattlepi.com/realestate/article/affordable-homes-seattle-increasing-fastest-value-16084041.php
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Passport Homes: 3 Luxury Residences Transport Buyers to Another Place
Since travel was put to an abrupt halt when the coronavirus outbreak began, people had to find ways to transport themselves to their favorite global destinations. Some took virtual museum tours while others watched their beloved cities come to life on television; architects and designers had another idea. They immediately saw a clear path to transport homebuyers to another place through their ‘passport designs’ – looks inspired by travel.
https://www.jetsetmag.com/real-estate/passport-homes-3-luxury-residences-transport-buyers-to-another-place/
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Top 10 US Cities Where Homes Are Selling The Fastest
In the last six months or so, though, real estate has rebounded and then some.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/top-10-us-cities-where-135439381.html
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Seattle, Portland, LA movers driving up Spokane housing prices
The Spokane Association of Realtors says the market is the most competitive they have ever seen, partly due to people moving from out of state.
https://www.krem.com/article/money/consumer/seattle-portland-la-increase-spokane-housing-prices/293-296a591e-f684-48c6-aca0-74ce85863864
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After a substantial pandemic dip, Seattle rents inch back up
If you are a renter in Seattle, and you've poked around apartment listings over the past year, you may have noticed some pretty good deals as rental prices dropped.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/after-a-substantial-pandemic-dip-seattle-rents-inch-back-up
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Weekly Housing Market Monitor
NAR Research compiles the latest housing market data in this weekly monitor, based on what REALTORS® are seeing in their market, mortgage data, jobless claims, foot traffic, and the latest home sales numbers.
https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/weekly-housing-market-monitor
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Market Hotness Index
Metro Hotness - Zip Code and County Hotness
https://www.realtor.com/research/reports/hottest-markets/
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HOUSING STATISTICS
Housing Statistics offers 43 different sets of data, downloadable either as Excel or PDF files (updated weekly). Housing data and primary indicators of the industry are housed in one easy-to navigate location containing historical and current sets of statistics such as: Housing Starts (by Region & Structure Type), Homes Sold by Region, Producer Price Indexes (for Building Materials), Manufactured Homes, New Home Characteristics, Residential Vacancy & Absorption Rates, Units Under Construction, Value of New Construction, and many more.
http://www.nahbclassic.org/reference_list.aspx?sectionID=819&channelID=311
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Economic Indicators
U.S. Census Bureau Economic Indicators
https://www.census.gov/economic-indicators/
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Local Market Reports
All real estate is local and every market is unique. To help REALTORS® and other housing market analysts get the most out of the plethora of data that is available, NAR Research produces a series of Local Market Reports (LMRs) which provide insights into the fundamentals and direction of the nation's largest metropolitan housing markets. Each report evaluates a number of factors affecting home prices, including:
https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/local-market-reports
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CoreLogic Home Price Insights
The most geographically comprehensive and current home price index.
http://www.corelogic.com/about-us/researchtrends/corelogic-home-price-insights.aspx?WT.mc_id=crlg_151103_aHqc0&elq=d6379903117d41bcbe7b9f6a82f2189a&elqCampaignId=2692&elqaid=7659&elqat=1&elqTrackId=097f671c98fc48249757d8ddbd229326#.Vj1WlvnnuUl
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Bureau of Economic Analysis
U.S. Economy at a Glance
http://www.bea.gov/index.htm
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Mortgage Market Survey Archive
Compilation of Weekly Survey Data for 2015
http://www.freddiemac.com/pmms/archive.html
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Housing Economics
NAHB produces in-depth economic analyses of the home building industry based on private and government data. Our economics group surveys builders, home buyers, and renters to gain insight into the issues and trends driving the industry.
https://www.nahb.org/en/research/housing-economics.aspx