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Quarterly Market Trends: Seattle Metro
Q4 2017
Price growth was particularly strong in 2017! Median was up 15% and average price up 14% over 2016. Median price in 2017 landed at $710,000 and the average at $801,000. The average amount of days it took to sell a house in 2017 was 18 days, which is 10% faster than 2016. The average list-to-sale price ratio over the last year was 103%, with the spring months as high as 106%! In 2017, inventory growth continued to be a challenge, with a 3% decrease in new listings compared to 2016. Even with inventory limitations there were 4% more sales! This phenomenon illustrates strong buyer demand and a need for more listings.
Demand for Seattle Metro area real estate has grown due to close proximity to job centers. Over the last year, Seattle Metro was 40% more expensive than south Snohomish County and 75% over south King County. Historically low interest rates continue to drive the market as well, they have helped offset the increase in prices. Sellers are enjoying great returns due to this phenomenon and buyers are securing mortgages with minor debt service.
This is only a snapshot of the trends in the Seattle Metro area; please contact us if you would like further explanation of how the latest trends relate to you.
Quarterly Market Trends: North King County
Q4 2017
Price growth was particularly strong in 2017! Median and average prices were up 14% over 2016. Median price in 2017 landed at $715,000 and the average at $787,000. The average amount of days it took to sell a house in 2017 was 17 days, which is 19% faster than 2016. The average list-to-sale price ratio over the last year was 104%, with the spring months as high as 107%! In 2017, inventory growth continued to be a challenge, with a 4% decrease in new listings compared to 2016. Even with inventory limitations there were a near equal amount sales! This phenomenon illustrates strong buyer demand and a need for more listings.
Demand for north King County real estate has grown due to close proximity to job centers while maintaining a neighborhood feel. Over the last year, north King County was 41% more expensive than south Snohomish County and 77% over south King County. Historically low interest rates continue to drive the market as well, they have helped offset the increase in prices. Sellers are enjoying great returns due to this phenomenon and buyers are securing mortgages with minor debt service.
This is only a snapshot of the trends in north King County; please contact us if you would like further explanation of how the latest trends relate to you.
Buyers: Keep Your Head Down, This May be Your Time
The first five months of 2017 have been a grind for buyers in our area. Inventory has been quite limited and demand has been off the charts. However, in the month of May we started to see things loosen up, with the highest rate of new listings coming to market in some time. Below are two market samplings from the Greater Seattle area: north King County and south Snohomish County which are reflective of our entire market.
South Snohomish County:
In May we saw just over 1,000 new listings come to market in south Snohomish County; the highest inventory push in one given month in over five years! In fact, it was a 46% increase over the previous month, and a 17% increase from the same month a year ago. This is good news for buyers, finally! One should note, however, that pending sales nearly mirrored the number of new listings, illustrating that demand is still very strong.
I think we will see that opportunities have loosened up for buyers in the list-to-sale price ratios that will post in June closings (May pendings). My prediction is that they will have tempered a bit from the 103% posting in May, purely based on buyers having more selection.
Demand surely met the new surge of inventory, but from what I am observing in the market, not all homes are getting multiple offers. When there are multiple offers, smaller groups of buyers may be vying for one house. We have even seen more price reductions in May with overzealous sellers not paying close attention these slight shifts in the market.
Don’t get me wrong, the good houses that are well-priced and looking good are seeing great price escalation and competition, but some are simply selling with a one-buyer audience. There are just more opportunities when there is more inventory, and this is good news for all of us as tempered price growth is needed after a 51% increase in median price over the last four years.
North King County:
In May, we saw just over 800 new listings come to market in north King County; the highest inventory push in one given month in over three years! In fact, it was a 33% increase over the previous month and a 9% increase from the same month a year ago. Pending sales also met demand here, but more buyers were able to land a home, which is good news. List-to-sale price ratios recorded at an average of 107% in this area, so definitely a needed tempering as we head into June.
When you are closer to jobs centers demand is higher, so the in-city market will continue to present a hustle for buyers, but more listings will equal a better chance of landing a house close to work. Prices in this area have increased 60% over the last four years.
Interest Rates:
Currently, interest rates are a buyer’s dream come true! We started the year at 4.25%, bumped up to 4.375% in early spring, and we have inched down to 4% most recently. This reduction in rate is saving buyers thousands of dollars over the course of their mortgage on their monthly payments, somewhat offsetting the increase in prices since the first of the year. This is something to pay attention to, and could not come at a better time as it is coupled with more inventory. Inventory in June and July should continue to be strong as the long winter delayed folks getting to market, and many sellers are taking advantage of the prices.
If you have thought about making a move or even your first purchase, now may be the time to not just dip your toe in the pool, but to jump in. It is summer and who doesn’t like a nice swim? Especially if that pool has more homes than we’ve seen in some time and cheap money. If you or anyone you know is interested in learning more about our market please contact one of our agents, as it is our goal to keep our clients informed and empower strong decisions.
You Don’t Need Tulips for a Strong Home Sale
These graphs (click to view larger) above provide a 10-year history of the odds of selling in the month of October for both King and Snohomish Counties. As you can see, the odds of selling are at a 10-year high, hitting 86% in King and 85% in Snohomish. These are quite favorable odds for sellers and indicate what one might expect moving toward 2017.
Buyer demand remains very strong! In fact, pending sales reached peak levels in May of this year and continued with steady momentum throughout the summer and fall. Every month this year recorded a higher pending level than the same month the previous year. This illustrates strong buyer demand and is coupled with lower inventory levels than the year before. This combination has created very low months of available inventory, and we anticipate this continuing as we complete 2016 and head into 2017. For a potential seller, this means the market is in your favor, and waiting until the tulips bloom in April might have you lined up against more competition. Historically, we see inventory peak April through June, however pending sales have closely matched supply all throughout the year. With that said, one might consider bringing their home to market in the first quarter of the year versus the second, because they will have less competition, but still enjoy an engaged buyer audience.
Most recently we have seen interest rates bump up a bit, and this has created more urgency in the market. While still historically low, buyers are smart enough to know that cheap money is a huge long-term savings. Paying attention to all of these market factors will empower one to make the best real estate decisions. Please reach out if you are considering a move over the next year, and I’d be happy to apply this research and weigh in on your options.
Market Update – Q3
Inventory levels providing more choices for buyers; is the market starting to stabilize?
As we head into the fall and winter months after an incredibly eventful spring and summer, available inventory levels are starting to ease. It is still a seller’s market (3 months of inventory or less) in most areas, but one that is providing buyers increased options. The increase in available inventory is due to pent-up seller demand starting to come to market. The return of strong equity levels have brought sellers to market that have been waiting to jump in for some time. Continued buyer demand due to our flourishing job market and historically low interest rates have steadily absorbed new inventory, but we are finally starting to see a trend toward some more balance. This is good news! Additionally, lending requirements remain stringent and down payments are bigger, unlike the dreaded bubble market we experienced in 2007/2008. Educated pricing and sound condition is what will drive a buyer’s interest in a home. As the market stabilizes, it will be important for consumers to partner with a broker who closely follows the market to help them make informed decisions and develop winning strategies.
Read below for market details from Snohomish County down through south King County.
Snohomish County
This graph shows that we currently sit at 1.6 months of inventory based on pending sales, which is the highest level we have seen in all of 2016! It is still a seller’s market (3 months or less), but one that is providing buyers increased options. The average cumulative days on market reached 28 days in September, which was up 8% over August. Median price peaked in August at $401,000 and settled at $397,000 in September after hovering between $380,000 and $400,000 since April. For the first time since February, the average list to sale price ratio was 99% after sitting at 100-101% over the last six months.
The return of strong equity levels have brought sellers to market that have been waiting to jump in for some time. In fact, average prices have grown just over 20% over the last two years, freeing up sellers to make the moves they have been waiting for. Continued buyer demand due to our flourishing job market and historically low interest rates have steadily absorbed new inventory, but we are finally starting to see a trend toward some more balance. This is good news! We are still seeing multiple offers and quick market times, but not quite the frenzy that we experienced earlier this year.
All of these factors indicate that we may finally be headed towards a more stabilized market with positive attributes for both buyers and sellers.
South Snohomish County 
This graph shows that we currently sit at 1.4 months of inventory based on pending sales, which is the highest level we have seen in all of 2016! It is still a seller’s market (three months or less), but one that is providing buyers increased options. The average cumulative days on market reached 24 days in September, which was up 14% over August. Median price peaked in August at $453,000 and settled at $440,000 in September after hovering between $440,000 and $450,000 since March. For the first time since February, the average list to sale price ratio was 99% after sitting at 100-101% over the last six months.
The return of strong equity levels have brought sellers to market that have been waiting to jump in for some time. In fact, average prices have grown just over 20% over the last two years, freeing up sellers to make the moves they have been waiting for. Continued buyer demand due to our flourishing job market and historically low interest rates have steadily absorbed new inventory, but we are finally starting to see a trend toward some more balance. This is good news! We are still seeing multiple offers and quick market times, but not quite the frenzy that we experienced earlier this year.
All of these factors indicate that we may finally be headed towards a more stabilized market with positive attributes for both buyers and sellers.
North King County 
This graph shows that we currently sit at 1.1 months of inventory based on pending sales, which is the highest level we have seen since January! It is certainly still a seller’s market (3 months or less), but one that is starting to provide buyers increased options. In fact, we saw a 13% jump in new listings month-over-month. The average cumulative days on market reached 20 days in September, which was up 18% over August. Median price peaked in June at $650,000 and settled at $600,000 in September after hovering between $605,000 and $650,000 since March. In June, there were 95% more home sales above $1M over September. For the first time since February, the average list to sale price ratio was 101% after sitting at 102-104% over the last seven months.
The return of strong equity levels have brought sellers to market that have been waiting to jump in for some time. In fact, average prices have grown 21% over the last two years, freeing up sellers to make the moves they have been waiting for. Continued buyer demand due to our flourishing job market and historically low interest rates have steadily absorbed new inventory, but we are finally starting to see a trend toward some more balance. This is good news! We are still seeing multiple offers and quick market times, but not quite the frenzy that we experienced earlier this year.
All of these factors indicate that we may finally be headed towards a more stabilized market with positive attributes for both buyers and sellers.
Eastside 
This graph shows that we currently sit at 1.5 months of inventory based on pending sales, which is the highest level we have seen in all of 2016! It is still a seller’s market (3 months or less), but one that is starting to provide buyers increased options. The average cumulative days on market reached 31 days in September which was up 24% over August. Median price peaked in August at $770,000 and settled at $750,000 in September after hovering between $737,000 and $770,000 since March. In June, there were 18% more home sales above $1M over September. Over the last two months, the average list to sale price ratio was 99% after sitting at 101-102% over the five months prior.
The return of strong equity levels have brought sellers to market that have been waiting to jump in for some time. In fact, average prices have grown 25% over the last two years, freeing up sellers to make the moves they have been waiting for. Continued buyer demand due to our flourishing job market and historically low interest rates have steadily absorbed new inventory, but we are finally starting to see a trend toward some more balance. This is good news! We are still seeing multiple offers and quick market times, but not quite the frenzy that we experienced earlier this year.
All of these factors indicate that we may finally be headed towards a more stabilized market with positive attributes for both buyers and sellers.
Seattle Metro 
This graph shows that we currently sit at 1.1 months of inventory based on pending sales, which is the highest level we have seen since January! It is certainly still a seller’s market (3 months or less), but one that is starting to provide buyers increased options. In fact, we saw a 16% jump in new listings month-over-month. The average cumulative days on market reached 21 days in September, which was up 31% over August. Median price peaked in June at $650,000 and settled at $605,000 in September after hovering between $608,000 and $650,000 since March. In June, there were 23% more home sales above $1M over September. For the first time since February, the average list to sale price ratio was 101% after sitting at 102-104% over the last seven months.
The return of strong equity levels have brought sellers to market that have been waiting to jump in for some time. In fact, average prices have grown 22% over the last two years, freeing up sellers to make the moves they have been waiting for. Continued buyer demand due to our flourishing job market and historically low interest rates have steadily absorbed new inventory, but we are finally starting to see a trend toward some more balance. This is good news! We are still seeing multiple offers and quick market times, but not quite the frenzy that we experienced earlier this year.
All of these factors indicate that we may finally be headed towards a more stabilized market with positive attributes for both buyers and sellers.
South King County 
This graph shows that we currently sit at 1.7 months of inventory based on pending sales, which is the highest level we have seen in all of 2016! It is still a seller’s market (3 months or less), but one that is providing buyers increased options. The average cumulative days on market reached 27 days in both August and September, which was up 23% over July. Median price peaked in June at $371,000 and settled at $360,000 in September after hovering between $350,000 and $371,000 since March. For the first time since March, the average list to sale price ratio was 99% in August and September after sitting at 100-101% the prior four months.
The return of strong equity levels have brought sellers to market that have been waiting to jump in for some time. In fact, average prices have grown 16% over the last two years, freeing up sellers to make the moves they have been waiting for. Continued buyer demand due to our flourishing job market and historically low interest rates have steadily absorbed new inventory, but we are finally starting to see a trend toward some more balance. This is good news! We are still seeing multiple offers and quick market times, but not quite the frenzy that we experienced earlier this year.
All of these factors indicate that we may finally be headed towards a more stabilized market with positive attributes for both buyers and sellers.
These are only snapshots of the trends in our area; please contact one of our agents if you would like further explanation of how the latest trends relate to you.
A Thirteen-Year Overview of Inventory Levels- Where’s the Balance?
The two graphs here illustrate a thirteen-year overview of inventory levels in both King and Snohomish Counties, highlighting the 2007 crash. Inventory levels are measured by the months of available inventory. For example, if there were 60 homes available in July and 30 homes sold in July, you would be left with two months of inventory; meaning that if no new homes came to market, the demand of 30 homes per month would absorb the 60 available homes in two months. A buyer's market is defined by 6+ months of inventory, a balanced market, 3-6 months and a seller's market, 0-3 months. From March to June of this year we averaged 1.1 months of inventory in King County and 1.2 months in Snohomish County, both extreme seller's markets.
In King County over the last 13 years we saw three years of a buyer's market, which happened during the biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression, after the crash of the housing market in 2007. This economic fallout was a result of predatory lending practices, which created a large population of buyers who were not truly qualified to purchase a home. This oversaturated the market and then led it to its crash when those lending practices were shut down. These severe influences on the market led to quick jumps from a seller's to a buyer's market and then a buyer's to a seller's market. It only took one short year to transition from the seller's market of 2004-2006 to the three-year long buyer's market after the housing crash. Once the sub-prime lending options were shut down in July 2007, it eliminated many buyers, creating an extreme buyer's market. It also only took one short year to transition out of the downturn and back to a seller's market as the economy started to recover. It has been a seller's market in King County since May of 2012 – four years!
In Snohomish County over the last 13 years we saw four years of a buyer's market. Snohomish County was hit a bit harder by the Great Recession than our neighbor to the south, as it took longer to recover. It has been a seller's market in Snohomish County since May of 2012, except for one quarter of a balanced market in the beginning of 2014, when we saw a surge of new construction come to market due to the national builders releasing some neighborhoods they had acquired in the downturn.
Interestingly, the market shifts were brief because the downturn was so severe, which changed the market environment quickly. In order to clean up the predatory lending mistakes of 2004-2007, the market essentially had to come to a standstill and flush out all of the bad loans via foreclosure and short sales, which took five years. The only time we found ourselves in such an extreme buyer's market, was after one of the biggest economic fallouts of the last century. Once that corrected itself we quickly returned to a seller's market due to many positive factors.
Our available housing stock is affected by the limited land left to build on, a thriving job sector (especially in tech), historically low interest rates and the Greater Seattle area being a nice place to live. All four of these indicators have shrunk inventory and put upward pressure on prices. Sellers continue to enjoy great market returns, and buyers continue to fight to secure a home with a 4% interest rate, and not too far from their workplace. Additional inventory would be more than welcomed, it is very clear that we have the demand to absorb it. If you are curious about the value of your home in today's market or securing a purchase please contact one of our agents. We are always happy to help educate you on how this market can benefit your bottom line.
Market Update – Q1 2016
The 2016 real estate market is off to an extreme start! Strong buyer demand due to our flourishing job market and historically low interest rates are the driving force behind this market. Buyers often find themselves competing due to multiple offers which require seller-centric terms in order to win. Prices have continued to grow over the last two years, putting sellers in a very favorable equity position, freeing them up to make the moves they have been waiting for. Additional inventory would help slow price growth and make it less competitive for buyers, creating positive outcomes for everyone. Lending requirements remain stringent, unlike the past “up” market which created the bubble we experienced in 2008.
Scroll down for more details about the first quarter market in Snohomish County, south Snohomish County, north King County, the Eastside, Seattle Metro and south King County.
Snohomish County
More inventory is needed to quench buyer demand as we head into spring and summer.
Snohomish County ended 2015 with a larger-than-seasonally-normal surge of closed sales, leaving us with only 1.4 months of inventory based on pending sales to start the year, which is not much! The first quarter saw a frenzy of buyer activity but only a small trickle of new inventory, leaving us with only 0.8 months of inventory heading into the second quarter. This has caused days on market to shrink and list-to-sale price ratios to rise. These conditions are very favorable to sellers. In fact, average and median prices were up 5% and 4% respectively in March over February! The good news is that new listings were up 25% in that same time frame. We hope to see that trend continue as we head into spring as the buyer demand is there to absorb it and it is needed to slow price growth.
South Snohomish County
More inventory is needed to quench buyer demand as we head into spring and summer.
South Snohomish County ended 2015 with a larger-than-seasonally-normal surge of closed sales, leaving us with only 1.2 months of inventory based on pending sales to start the year, which is not much! The first quarter saw a frenzy of buyer activity but only a small trickle of new inventory, leaving us with only 0.7 months of inventory heading into the second quarter. This has caused days on market to shrink and list-to-sale price ratios to rise. These conditions are very favorable to sellers. In fact, average and median prices were up 5% in March over February! The good news is that new listings were up 27% in that same time frame. We hope to see that trend continue as we head into spring as the buyer demand is there to absorb it and it is needed to slow price growth.
North King County
More inventory is needed to quench buyer demand as we head into spring and summer.
North King County ended 2015 with a larger-than-seasonally-normal surge of closed sales, leaving us with only 1.1 months of inventory based on pending sales to start the year, which is not much! The first quarter saw a frenzy of buyer activity but only a small trickle of new inventory, leaving us with only 0.6 months of inventory heading into the second quarter. This has caused days on market to shrink and list-to-sale price ratios to rise. These conditions are very favorable to sellers. In fact, the average price was up 2% in March over February! The good news is that new listings were up 49% in that same time frame. We hope to see that trend continue as we head into spring as the buyer demand is there to absorb it and it is needed to slow price growth.
Eastside
More inventory is needed to quench buyer demand as we head into spring and summer.
The Eastside ended 2015 with a larger-than-seasonally-normal surge of closed sales, leaving us with only 1.3 months of inventory based on pending sales to start the year, which is not much! The first quarter saw a frenzy of buyer activity but only a small trickle of new inventory, leaving us with only 0.9 months of inventory heading into the second quarter. This has caused days on market to shrink and list-to-sale price ratios to rise. These conditions are very favorable to sellers. In fact, average and median prices were up 4% in March over February! The good news is that new listings were up 43% in that same time frame. We hope to see that trend continue as we head into spring as the buyer demand is there to absorb it and it is needed to slow price growth.
Seattle Metro
More inventory is needed to quench buyer demand as we head into spring and summer.
The Seattle Metro area ended 2015 with a larger-than-seasonally-normal surge of closed sales, leaving us with only 1.1 months of inventory based on pending sales to start the year, which is not much! The first quarter saw a frenzy of buyer activity but only a small trickle of new inventory, leaving us with only 0.6 months of inventory heading into the second quarter. This has caused days on market to shrink and list-to-sale price ratios to rise. These conditions are very favorable to sellers. In fact, average and median prices were up 3% in March over February! The good news is that new listings were up 47% in that same time frame. We hope to see that trend continue as we head into spring as the buyer demand is there to absorb it and it is needed to slow price growth.
South King County
More inventory is needed to quench buyer demand as we head into spring and summer.
South King County ended 2015 with a larger-than-seasonally-normal surge of closed sales, leaving us with only 1.4 months of inventory based on pending sales to start the year, which is not much! The first quarter saw a frenzy of buyer activity but only a small trickle of new inventory, leaving us with only 0.8 months of inventory heading into the second quarter. This has caused days on market to shrink and list-to-sale price ratios to rise. These conditions are very favorable to sellers. In fact, average and median prices were up 6% and 3% respectively in March over February! The good news is that new listings were up 39% in that same time frame. We hope to see that trend continue as we head into spring, as the buyer demand is there to absorb it and it is needed to slow price growth.
This is only snapshots of the trends in our area. Please contact one of our agents if you would like further explanation of how the latest trends relate to you.
It’s an Amazing Time to be a Seller!
The two graphs here illustrate the amount of homes for sale and the amount of homes sold over the past two years in King and Snohomish Counties. This gives us a good look at the simple principle of supply and demand. 
We are currently experiencing one of the strongest Seller's markets in recent history. A Seller's market is defined by having three or less months of available inventory. Currently, King County has 1.2 months of inventory based on pending sales and Snohomish County 1.3. Where this particular Seller's market is unique is that it is not only a shortage of inventory creating this environment, but very high buyer demand as well. Our local job market is thriving, so much so that many people from out-of-state are relocating here to be a part of our economy and the quality of life the Greater Seattle area has to offer. Couple the healthy local economy with still historically low interest rates and the audience for homes that come to the market is huge! Multiple offers are very common and prices are increasing.
In order to get a better understanding of the market conditions we dug a little deeper and were quite surprised. We looked into the amount of new listings that came to market this January, assuming that there would be a huge deficit of new listings – we were wrong! In King County there were only 111 less listings (-4%) that came to market this January compared to last January, and only 16 less listings (-1%) in Snohomish County. Yes, fewer homes are coming to market, but the high buyer demand has eaten up any inventory carryover month-to-month, leaving us with 30% less homes to choose from compared to the year prior – hence the very low months of inventory. We are coming close to selling out of homes each month and new inventory is required to create more market. It is sort of mind blowing! The good news is, if you look at the graphs above you will see a seasonal uptick in inventory in the Spring and Summer months, and that is needed to meet demand. If you are considering putting your home on the market this year I would advise the sooner the better, as buyers did not hibernate for the winter and will not be worried about flowers blooming in your front yard. Sellers that beat the Spring increase in listings will enjoy a larger audience due to less competition. If you’re a buyer, it is overwhelmingly important that you are aligned with an agent that knows how to win in this market. Terms, negotiations, communication and market knowledge is what sets a highly capable selling agent apart and is required to prevail.
If you have any curiosities or questions regarding the value of your current home or purchase opportunities, please contact any of our agents. It is always our goal to help keep you informed on all things real estate, and help you manage these investments.
Home Price Affordability Driven by Commute Times
Close proximity to the work place is often near the top of a buyer’s list of preferred features. 2015 proved to be the year that commute times to major job centers widened the price divide between key market areas in the Greater Seattle area. Seattle proper has always been more expensive than its neighboring suburbs, but the most current prices tell a tale of two different markets. In 2015 the average sales price for a single-family residential home in the Seattle Metro area was $632,000! In South Snohomish County (Everett to the King County line) the average sales price for a single-family residential home in 2015 was $433,000 – 46% less than Seattle Metro. Further, if you jump across Lake Washington to the Eastside, the average sales price for a single-family residential home in 2015 was $787,000 – 19% more than Seattle Metro! In December, pending sales in Snohomish County were up 12% and closings were up 29%, whereas in King County pending sales were down 9% and closings were up only 4%. We believe this is a result of more inventory choices in Snohomish County, as well as lower prices, new construction, lower taxes, strong school district options and manageable commute times. Newer transit centers and telecommuting have also opened up doors to King County's little brother to the north.
If you are curious about possible commute times, you can search for properties here on our website based on commute times, which is a feature provided by INRIX Drive Time. No matter which neighborhood you are interested in learning about in either King or Snohomish County, any of our agents would be happy to provide a 2015 re-cap of that market. 2015 was an outstanding year in real estate and we are looking for that to continue in 2016. We hope to see more homes coming to market due to the market's strong price position, which should help to increase inventory levels, in turn helping temper price growth and giving buyers more options.
How Much is Your Home Worth?
A Look at Local Home Value Growth Since 2012
Since 2012, home values have grown by around 10% each year, resulting in substantial return in pricing. Below are some examples of actual homes sold in 2012 and again in 2015 that were not remodeled or significantly improved in between sales. These examples show the return in home values that we have experienced since the economic downturn. We pulled these examples to show you actual pound-for-pound market data versus the statistical percentages often quoted in market updates. We think these examples are pretty telling and quite exciting!
As you can see in the current economic update from Matthew Gardner, inventory has been a challenge. Many folks have been waiting for their current home values to return in order to make big moves involving their retirement, upgrading homes, investing or even buying a second home. If you are one of those people, we hope these examples provide you insight on the increase in home values and how they might pertain to you. As we head into the New Year, if you'd like a Comparable Market Analysis (CMA) on your home so you have a better understanding of your home's value, any one of our agents would be happy to do that. This would be an important component in charting your 2016 financial goals, and what a great time of year to gather that information.
3 bedroom 3200 sq ft Edmonds home: |
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Sold in August 2012
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Sold in July 2015
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$185,050 INCREASE IN HOME VALUE: 32%! |
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4 bedroom 2100 sq ft Bothell home: |
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Sold in February 2012
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Sold in February 2015
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$114,872 INCREASE IN HOME VALUE: 36%! |
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3 bedroom 1400 sq ft Shoreline home: |
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Sold in June 2012
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Sold in March 2015
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$102,250 INCREASE IN HOME VALUE: 33%! |
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3 bedroom 1800 sq ft Lynnwood home: |
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Sold in December 2011
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Sold in May 2015
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$95,000 INCREASE IN HOME VALUE: 43%! |
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We are currently working on more examples in surrounding communities… check out our Price Appreciation Study for more. And contact any one of our agents for a Comparable Market Analysis on your home.
