Housing Supply Slightly Ticking Up The number of homes for sale is slightly moving up from the last week, about 11%, current at 1,014 homes. Huge Jump in Homes Going Under Contract Pending homes increased by 63% in just one week, maybe signaling an earlier spring market for 2025. Year to Date Stats Pending Homes Our year-to-date data shows how the real estate market this...
January 19, 2025
The Spring Market Doesn't Always Happen in the Spring TimeWhy Spring and Summer Are Ideal for SellingThe Advantage of Better WeatherMore Homes and Easier Access to VendorsA Slowdown in WinterIncreased Demand and Competitive BiddingBest Time to List Your Home in the Seattle AreaTrends in Pending Homes: A Look BackWhen is the Market Most Active?Home Market Trends: When Do Homes Stay on the Market the...
Understanding the Costs to Sell a House Selling your home in Washington State involves several costs that are important to understand upfront. Common expenses include title and escrow fees, the listing agent commission, the buyer’s agent commission, excise tax, and recording fees. Some of these, like escrow and title fees, are fixed costs, while others, such as excise tax, are based on a percentage...
The Seattle housing market continues to show that home buying demand is returning, even as interest rates are only moving down slowly. We will look at some of the best data in the Pacific Northwest from NWMLS.com. If you're a home buyer, you will know how to prepare to win that home in the coming year. And if you're a homeowner, you'll gain insights on how to time the market to sell your home...
Every time a home seller decides to part with a property, they face the big question: should I sell my house or rent it out? It’s a decision loaded with factors to consider, and it’s rarely straightforward. Your personal situation plays a huge role in this process. Are you looking for immediate cash, or do you have the resources to hold onto the property as a rental? Then there's the state of the...
When you're selling your house, you're probably wondering what happens on closing day for sellers, but lots of our sellers are also questioning what is happening to the buyers. Because if the buyers can't get loan approval, then there is no closing for the seller. In this blog, we will show what is happening to the buyers when they are getting close to closing week and the problems that can occur during...
When you’re getting ready to sell your home, making the right repairs can have a significant impact on how quickly your property sells and the price it commands. The preparation of the property is even more important than listing it, because once it’s listed, there’s only so much you can do. By investing more time on the front end, you can make a bigger impact on your home’s value. As a real...