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Local Listings SOLD! Smart, Spacious Renton Townhouse 4805 Whitworth Place S. Mm103, Renton, WA 98055 Listed at $330,000; sold in just 10 days for $350,000 Easy living in this smart, spacious, townhouse, tucked away from the main road. Quality finishes include, slab granite, cherry cabinets, stainless appliances, and a gas stove. The main floor has nine foot ceilings, a gas fireplace in […]
Real Estate News South Seattle Market Review: Highs, Lows & In-Betweens By Serena Heslop Windermere Real Estate recently released its Seattle real estate statistics for the first quarter of 2017 (see South Seattle numbers below). It seems to be the usual story for Seattle, low inventory, lots of people moving to Seattle, creating continued price increases. Plus, limited expansion potential for the Seattle area with the […]
Real Estate Info South Seattle Market Review: Highs, Lows & In-Betweens (Part 2) Windermere Real Estate recently released its Seattle real estate statistics for the fourth quarter of 2016, and we’ve got your South Seattle numbers below. Last week, we focused on the South Seattle neighborhoods of Brighton, Columbia City, Genesee, Hillman City, Judkins, Lakewood, Leschi, Mt Baker, Rainier Beach, Rainier Valley, Seward Park and Skyway. This week, […]
Real Estate Info South Seattle Market Review: Highs, Lows & In-Betweens (Part 1) Windermere Real Estate recently released its Seattle real estate statistics for the fourth quarter of 2016, and I’ve got your South Seattle numbers below. In the meantime, Seattle as a whole closed out the year with a record low number of homes for sale, and record-level prices. With the healthy regional economy, demand remains very […]
Events Windermere Mount Baker Presents 2017 Housing Market Predictions Last year was was another stellar year for the Seattle housing market, in which a surplus of buyers and a deficit of sellers drove home prices higher across the board. Will we see more of the same this year, or is a cool down in the cards? How will the economy hold up under a […]
Real Estate Info 8 Predictions for Seattle’s 2017 Housing Market By Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate 2016 was another stellar year for the Seattle housing market, in which a surplus of buyers and a deficit of sellers drove home prices higher across the board. So, can we expect to see more of the same in 2017? Here are some of my thoughts on […]
Real Estate News Perspectives: 2017 Real Estate Forecast Well, it’s December; the time of year when we look to our crystal ball and offer our housing market predictions for the coming year. And by crystal ball we mean Windermere’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, who has been traveling up and down the West Coast giving his annual forecast to a variety of real estate […]
Real Estate News QUARTERLY UPDATE: Western Washington Real Estate Market The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact me. ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Washington State continues […]
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Real Estate News Real Estate Market Update: Prices Up 11% From Same Time Last Year Windermere’s Metro Seattle Real Estate Market Update tracks key performance indicators to determine the current state of the market and to anticipate trends. This report looks at Metro Seattle from West Seattle to Lake Washington and north to Shoreline and Kenmore, and is designed to help you make sound decisions in today’s residential market. PRICE TRENDS […]
Local Listings NEW LISTING: Columbia City Cape Cod in Primo Location 4903 48th Ave S, Seattle 98118 Listed at $575,000 Honey I’m home! Check out this sun-dappled updated Columbia City Cape Cod in a primo location on a huge west facing, private, corner lot. Lots of light-filled living spaces, dining room flows onto big covered deck, it’s BBQ time all year round! 2 bedrooms/1 bath on […]
Real Estate News Local Market Update: Increased Inventory; Still A Seller’s Market The supply of homes for sale in April was up over March, indicating that more sellers are deciding to list their homes. But with less than a month of inventory available in the area, it’s still a seller’s market. While prices were up over last year, the increases aren’t as lofty as they were in […]
Real Estate News Quarterly Update: Western Washington Real Estate Market The following analysis of the Western Washington real estate market is provided by Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. We hope that this information may assist you with making better-informed real estate decisions. For further information about the housing market in your area, please don’t hesitate to contact me. ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Washington State has […]
Real Estate News Local Market Update: Home Prices Reach All-Time High A severe lack of inventory has led home prices to reach an all-time high. With the supply of properties at its lowest level since 2003, the market is in dire need of more homes to meet buyer demand. That is excellent news for those thinking about selling their home. Sellers can expect a quick sale, […]
Real Estate News Local Market Update: Record Low Inventory Leads to Extreme Seller’s Market Record low inventory has placed the area in an extreme seller’s market. 70 percent of homes sell in the first 30 days. With 30 percent less inventory than a year ago, multiple offers are all but guaranteed. If you’re selling, you can name your terms. For those looking to buy, it’s critical to work with […]
Real Estate News Local Market Update: “Greatest Seller’s Market In Recent Memory” 2015 closed out the year with home prices hitting new highs, and inventory hitting new lows. The market is tough for buyers who are competing for a dwindling number of homes, but it’s also the greatest seller’s market in recent memory. What’s in store for 2016? Here is what Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner forecasts. […]
Real Estate News Hot Real Estate Market Shows Little Sign of Slowing Down The hot real estate market shows little sign of slowing down. Home prices continued to move upward. With the number of pending sales exceeding the number of new listings, the supply of homes is falling well short of demand. The inventory of homes in the Puget Sound area is 23 percent less than a year […]
Real Estate News Mt. Baker 29th Most Expensive Neighborhood In Puget Sound The Mount Baker neighborhood of South Seattle was recently listed as the 29th most expensive neighborhood in the Puget Sound region by the Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ). According to Zillow, the median home price in the tony neighborhood is $694,600, with a neighborhood median income of $91,373. From the PSBJ: The median home value […]
Real Estate News Local Market Update: Strong Sales Continue to Whittle Down Dwindling Supply Strong sales continue to whittle down a dwindling supply of homes. The lack of supply to meet demand kept driving home prices upward in September. While the Puget Sound area saw steady appreciation over a year ago, there are signs that the frenzied level of growth may be starting to moderate – good news for […]
Real Estate News Housing Market Slowdown Expected Even As Prices Continue To Rise Northwest Multiple Listing Service: Scarce inventory, new rules for mortgage closings and affordability concerns will likely slow home sales around Western Washington during the remaining months of 2015 and into early 2016, according to spokespersons from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The latest statistics from the MLS show a double-digit drop in inventory, a double-digit jump […]
Real Estate News Residential Property Values Up 10% in Seward Park/Mt. Baker King County Assessor Lloyd Hara has announced an average residential property increase of 10% for Area 81 – Seward Park/Mt. Baker (individual property values may vary). The Assessor’s office also launched LocalScape, a new interactive online app, to track area and individual property value changes online, along with a rich landscape of neighborhood data including census, […]