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Local Market Analysis Market Realities & Opportunities: Equity Growth, Improved Affordability & Overall Stability With so many headlines about the housing market right now, we wanted to give you a clear, local, data-backed update, specifically breaking down what’s happening in King and Snohomish counties. While the national conversation can feel uncertain, the local numbers tell a much more grounded story. The biggest disruption we have experienced so far this year was […]
Local Market Analysis QUARTERLY REPORTS Q1 2026 The start of the 2026 real estate market saw an increase in new listings, creating more inventory for buyers, flat year-over-year price growth, and volatile interest rate fluctuations. As we finished Q1, prices began their seasonal uptick month-over-month, with pending sales also starting to rise. With more selection, the market is favoring well-prepared homes that […]
Local Market Analysis Why Home Preparation and Staging Matter More Than Ever In today’s market, buyers have more options, and with affordability challenges, they’re more selective than ever. That means first impressions aren’t just important… they’re everything. In fact, as of March 30th, 2026, month-to-date new listings are up in King County by 23% over February 2026, and up 13% over March 2025. In Snohomish County they […]
Local Market Analysis February Stats for King & Snohomish Counties Have Posted and There is a Story to Tell! We are starting to see the normal, seasonal uptick in new listings as winter starts to thaw and the trees start to bud. The good news about this uptick in new inventory is it is up year-over-year, illustrating that more sellers are coming to market. Inventory has been pressured since the rise in interest rates, […]
Local Market Analysis What You Need to Know NOW: Real Time Trends for 2026 So Far A New Year always brings new energy to the real estate market, and 2026 is already starting to show signs of growth, more movement, and a return to normalcy. After three years of slower sales due to higher interest rates, homeowners not wanting to give up their historically low interest rates, and prices remaining stable, […]
Local Market Analysis Top Takeaways from Matthew Gardner’s Economic Forecast Event Last week, our office had the pleasure of hosting esteemed economist Matthew Gardner, who presented his Economic and Housing Market Forecast for 2026. He looked at the national and local (King & Snohomish counties) economies and housing markets and shared his insights. This included a look back at 2025 and a gathering of facts, trends, […]
Local Market Analysis QUARTERLY REPORTS Q4 2025 Today’s market rewards intention over urgency. Throughout 2025, sellers who focused on thoughtful preparation, strategic pricing, and strong presentation continued to achieve solid outcomes—even as buyers became more selective. Home values largely held steady even while homes generally took a bit longer to sell; this reflected more selective buyers, not a lack of demand. Buyers […]
Newsletter Multi-Generational Housing Solutions: How to Pool Resources, Choose the Right Property, and Build Wealth Together As we head into the New Year and continue analyzing how to overcome affordability challenges in today’s market, we wanted to cover another important topic. In our last newsletter, we discussed house hacking strategies for first time buyers and the importance of remaining realistic about your budget and what to focus on in order to […]
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Local Market Analysis Affordability Strategies: House Hacking Tips to Help Overcome Monthly Payment Barriers While we are seeing the market show signs of improvement and uptick in activity in Q4 2025, the biggest challenge we see in the real estate market is affordability. Prices in our area have remained stable after many years of appreciation, and interest rates, while improving, are hovering around 6.25%. This combination has monthly payments […]
Local Market Analysis Do 50-Year Mortgages Really Help Buyer Affordability? Carefully consider your options and other house hacking tricks. The recently announced proposal of implementing a 50-year mortgage product had tongues wagging last week. There were countless articles, posts and news stories that jumped on the story. There was lots of debate about whether this type of product would be a smart choice in the long term, even though it provides a lower monthly payment. It […]
Local Market Analysis Let’s Celebrate: Equity & Inventory As we round out 2025, we wanted to share some aspects of the current real estate market worth celebrating: equity and inventory! Below, you will see a 10-year equity study for Snohomish and King Counties, based on Single-Family Residential and Condos, along with a current assessment of inventory levels and their effects on the climate […]
Local Market Analysis QUARTERLY REPORTS Q3 2025 The market is showing encouraging signs of balance and stability, thanks to increased inventory after years of constriction. While the pace has softened, the market is not faltering; it’s simply resetting after rapid price growth. Even with more homes to choose from, the median sale price remains steady year-over-year, and homeowner equity levels are at […]
Local Market Analysis Data Over Drama: Why This Market Is a Reset, Not a Recession The numbers tell us we’re steady, not sinking. Let’s replace uncertainty with perspective and see how stability sets the stage for opportunity and long-term success. After years of rapid appreciation, the market is simply taking a breath. Prices are holding steady, inventory is at its healthiest level in over a decade, and interest rates are […]
Local Market Analysis Interest Rates Ease: Why Now is a Smart Time to Buy Two unique opportunities have lined up for buyers: Lower Interest Rates – With rates down almost three-quarters of a point, a $500,000 mortgage costs $232 less per month than it would have just a short time ago. That’s nearly $84,000 saved over 30 years. More Homes to Choose From – We’re seeing the highest inventory in […]
Local Market Analysis Power Shift: Increased Selection, Interest Rate Stability, and Tempered Price Growth give Buyers an Edge 2025 has been the year of a power shift in the real estate market, as we experience more balance in the market. Increased inventory has provided the biggest advantage for buyers, giving them more selection, which has tempered price growth and aided affordability. In King County, there were 43% more available listings in July 2025 […]
Newsletter When it’s Time to Move on to the Next Chapter: A Guide for Baby Boomers and Their Families In 2025, we have seen a year-over-year increase in new listings. New listings are up 16% in King County and 10% in Snohomish County, following a 19% increase in King County and an 18% increase in Snohomish County in 2024 compared to 2023. This mounting increase piqued our curiosity, and we began to notice some […]
Local Market Analysis QUARTERLY REPORTS Q2 2025   The second quarter of 2025 had a significant increase in the number of available homes for sale. Inventory has returned to pre-pandemic levels, which is bringing more balance to the market. This, coupled with the new normal of interest rates, has decelerated home price appreciation to more historical norms compared to the rapid appreciation […]
Community Events PROPERTY CONDITION MATTERS: Two Exclusive Equity Loan Programs for Windermere Clients Listing Their Homes As market conditions shift and inventory increases, we are seeing that homes brought to market with sound property maintenance and thoughtful improvements are selling the fastest and yielding the highest returns. Inventory is up 62% year-over-year in King County and 48% in Snohomish County, highlighting the importance of standing out amongst the crowd. With interest rates […]
Newsletter Change is Inevitable, Find the Opportunities in the Shift The headlines are swirling about the real estate market. The environment is shifting from a seller’s market to a balanced market, creating opportunities for buyers and holding sellers to exacting standards. The primary factors affecting this shift are inventory levels, interest rates, and consumer confidence. These are the same factors that commonly influence the market conditions, […]
Newsletter Need to Know: Top Takeaways from our Homeowners Insurance Panel Last week, our office hosted a panel discussion on the hot topic of homeowners insurance. In the wake of several natural disasters, supply chain issues, and inflation on building materials, homeowners insurance is currently experiencing a “hard market”. Non-renewal and cancellation rates are rising, some carriers are leaving certain states, and specific aspects of a home, […]
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