Buyers well-prepared in face of competitive Seattle market

Despite low inventory and the competitive nature of the current market, buyers are well-prepared and ready to make offers, according to a recent report by Coldwell Banker Bain.

 

Housing Is Energizing the Overall Economy, Analysts Say

Home prices and mortgage rates are both climbing. But that isn’t spooking potential home buyers, with the housing market remaining lively.

 

10 Markets Where Home Prices Are Surging Most

Housing demand has been on fire amid the pandemic, and home prices have skyrocketed in response.

 

Desire for Homeownership Cools

After hitting a low of 10% in the first quarter of 2020, the share of adults planning a home purchase within a year rose for five consecutive quarters.

 

Five Trends Shaping The Future Of The U.S. Housing Industry

We are seeing a confluence of factors, from remote work to unique economic and social times, driving home prices upward.

 

Top 20 Cities With Low Housing Inventory That’s Poised To Get Worse

Find out which cities are experiencing severe issues with housing inventory amid America's homebuying resurgence.

 

What Does The Future Look Like For Solo Real Estate Agents?

In a changing landscape, solo agents have a few choices.

 

Home-Price Growth Is Slowing Down—but That Doesn’t Mean Prices Are Falling

The pace of home-price growth slowed slightly in August, though buying a home remained more expensive.

 

New Home Sales Soared in September—Median Sales Price of New Houses Hits Record High

Sales of new homes in the U.S. rose in September, even though home prices rose to a new high.

 

Report: Seattle's housing market cooled in August, matching historic trends

The Seattle-area housing market has historically cooled in August, and this year was no different.

 

How to get a low down-payment mortgage

Here's what you need to know before going shopping for a loan and several programs that can help you get a low down payment mortgage.

 

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, October 21, 2021

Mortgage rates continued to move up for the second straight week. Specifically, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 3.09% from 3.05% the previous week.

 

S&P/Case-Shiller OR-Portland Home Price Index

 

S&P/Case-Shiller WA-Seattle Home Price Index