Puget Sound's Housing Market Saw Little Slowdown In November

The holiday season and a run of wet weather have done little to tame Puget Sound's housing market, according to a new report. Comments from Executive VP of Operations, John Deely.
 

Are At-Risk Homeowners Better Off Selling?

Contract signings climbed 7.5% in October, and home sales for 2021 are on pace to hit a 15-year high.
 

Down Payments Reach a New High

The national median down payment hit its highest level since at least 2005, ATTOM Data Solutions reports.
 

Housing Inventory Plunges To A Record Low In November

It became even more common for home sellers to find buyers within one week.
 

Home Price Growth Kept A Record Pace In October, But A Cooldown Is Looming

Home price appreciation continues to be strongest in the Mountain West
 

6 Things Every Real Estate Agent Should Do Before The Year Ends

Here’s a secret any successful salesperson will tell you: Nobody at the top is winging it. Here's a six-step To-Do List to complete by the end of the year that will set you up for success in 2022.
 

Mortgage Rates Remain Relatively Flat

Mortgage rates continue to remain stable notwithstanding volatility in the financial markets.
 

Found a Buyer on Your Own? Here’s Why You Still Need an Agent

Keep in mind what may seem like a straightforward transaction between a seller and buyer once an offer is accepted is usually not all that simple.
 

Seattle ended decade with faster growth than suburbs, reversing a 100-year trend

In decades past, King County grew at a faster clip.
 

Snohomish County to consider sales tax boost to fund affordable housing

As the cost of living rises and homelessness increases, Snohomish County could pass a 0.1% sales tax increase to fund affordable housing.
 

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, October 2021

A recent survey found that a majority of pet owners consider their animals’ needs before making a home purchase.
 

A Snapshot of Housing in 2020

12% of the population moved in 2020.
 

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

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