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W Report – November 2024

Local market update. The King County real estate market surged in October, seeing significant year-over-year increases in closed transactions, pending sales and median residential sold price. As the holidays approach, and with mortgage rates hovering in the upper 6-percent range, buyer behavior will be closely watched to see if market momentum holds or if a […]
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W Report – October 2024

Local market update. King County’s real estate market has been quite active lately, with the number of home sales and listings both on the rise. While prices hold steady, favorable mortgage rates and inventory levels are capturing buyers’ attention. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. LOCAL ECONOMY Washington state has most competitive […]
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W Report – September 2024

Local market update. As we bid farewell to summer and welcome fall, we find a King County real estate market that’s relatively balanced. Recent mortgage rate drops — and hopes for more in the coming months — could present opportunities for buyers and sellers. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE […]
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W Report – August 2024

Local market update. King County residential sales surged in July, with more homes selling at higher median prices than a year ago. Mortgage rates have dropped while inventory has risen, and late-summer buyers seem to be giving the market another look. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE […]

W Report W Report – November 2024 Local market update. The King County real estate market surged in October, seeing significant year-over-year increases in closed transactions, pending sales and median residential sold price. As the holidays approach, and with mortgage rates hovering in the upper 6-percent range, buyer behavior will be closely watched to see if market momentum holds or if a […]

W Report W Report – October 2024 Local market update. King County’s real estate market has been quite active lately, with the number of home sales and listings both on the rise. While prices hold steady, favorable mortgage rates and inventory levels are capturing buyers’ attention. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. LOCAL ECONOMY Washington state has most competitive […]

W Report W Report – September 2024 Local market update. As we bid farewell to summer and welcome fall, we find a King County real estate market that’s relatively balanced. Recent mortgage rate drops — and hopes for more in the coming months — could present opportunities for buyers and sellers. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE […]

Market News W Report – August 2024 Local market update. King County residential sales surged in July, with more homes selling at higher median prices than a year ago. Mortgage rates have dropped while inventory has risen, and late-summer buyers seem to be giving the market another look. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE […]

W Report W Report – July 2024 Local market update. King County homebuyers searching for the right property can breathe a bit easier. Last month saw a continued rise in the supply of for-sale homes, leading to some summer price stabilization. Those who have been on the sidelines can now dip back into a mellower market. Find our full market recap here. […]

W Report W Report – June 2024 Local market update. King County saw more home sales and higher sold prices last month, even with mortgage rates remaining in the 7% range. And there’s new hope on the horizon for buyers, as they finally have more inventory to choose from. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL […]

W Report W Report – May 2024 Local market update. King County home and condo prices rose again in March. Today there are more buyers than available homes, an imbalance that’s driving up prices despite mortgage rates still hovering in the upper six-percent range. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE Hot condo market a sign […]

W Report W Report – April 2024 Local market update. King County home and condo prices rose again in March. Today there are more buyers than available homes, an imbalance that’s driving up prices despite mortgage rates still hovering in the upper six-percent range. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE Hot condo market a sign […]

W Report W Report – March 2024 Local market update. As spring starts to bloom, the King County real estate market is experiencing fresh momentum. In the face of continued short supply, buyers are getting creative with their offers while ready-to-list sellers find optimism in recent price gains.Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE Neighborhood density […]

W Report W Report – February 2024 Local market update. The King County real estate market has a spring in its step, with heavy buyer traffic and rising sold prices. As mortgage rates stabilize and buyers are out in droves, the residential market needs an infusion of inventory to meet the intensifying demand.Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE […]

W Report W Report – December 2023 Local market update. Despite low seasonal inventory, the King County real estate market shows some life, and buyers remain willing to compete for plum properties. A slight decrease in interest rates could mean welcome positivity in the new year. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. LOCAL ECONOMY 4,000+ buildings to zero out carbon emissions The Seattle City […]

W Report W Report – October 2023 Local market update. Low inventory has kept King County home sales pretty quiet of late, although the market is seeing some year-over-year price gains. With stock so depleted, it’s likely unit sales will remain supressed for the remainder of the year.Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE Will […]

W Report W Report – September 2023 Local market update. High interest rates and persistent low inventory have slowed unit sales in King County, while home prices have held steady. Despite ongoing buyer activity, pandemic-era mortgages have kept many local sellers sidelined. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. WINDERMERE INSIGHTS Housing market insights for the rest of 2023 Heavily influenced […]

W Report W Report – August 2023 Local market update. High temperatures and high interest rates have hit the market in full force, leading to slower sales. Across King County, buyers are navigating a shortage of inventory along with peak market prices.Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE Bellevue expands Multifamily Tax Exemption Housing affordability […]

W Report W Report – June 2023 Local market update. High interest rates and scant inventory across King County are creating new dynamics for buyers and sellers alike. Both sides should be prepared to negotiate — buyers with more cash and sellers with accurate list prices.Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE Seattle approves new […]

W Report W Report – May 2023 Local market update. Dwindling inventory across King County has led to rising prices, causing a small upswing in the market despite higher interest rates. Although prices are down year-over-year, the steady monthly price growth is encouraging to prospective sellers.Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE Where local Millennials […]

W Report W Report – March 2023 Local market update. Recent interest rate fluctuations have caused shifts in market activity, with some buyers converging on available listings and others waiting for rates to drop. Sellers have been hesitant to let go of their favorable mortgages, leading to low inventory.Find our full market recap here. News + trends. LOCAL ECONOMY Black-owned businesses are […]

W Report W Report – February 2023 Local market update. Buyers are once again competing with one another in King County, possibly marking an early spring for the housing market. With somewhat lower mortgage rates, sellers and buyers alike may be able to take advantage of new opportunities. Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE State […]

W Report W Report – January 2023 Local market update. Last year ended on a much slower note than it began, as December closed home sales dropped across King County. With fresh momentum already on display in January, what will the 2023 market bring?Find our full market recap here. News + trends. WINDERMERE INSIGHTS Practical advice for this year’s real estate market […]

W Report W Report – December 2022 Local market update. Mortgage rates, earlier-than-usual winter weather and the busy holiday season are all factors in the slower pace of King County’s real estate market. Although sales were down last month, prices are still up year-over-year.Find our full market recap here. News + trends. [THE STATE OF] REAL ESTATE New affordable housing to be […]