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- Real Estate activity for April 2026 from our NWMLS!
Yes, we are seeing a little more inventory on the market (about 3 months of inventory) but still not a "balanced" market. Condominums are remaining on the market longer in all 3 counties (King, Snohomish, and Pierce). Average market times…
- Real estate activity for March 2026 from the NWMLS
We have seen an uptick on homes/condos coming on the market but the sales have not followed. The inventory still remains low at about 2 months of inventory in ALL 3 counties. We are also seeing longer times on the marekt and prices holding…
- February 2026 real estate activity from our NWMLS! Inventory is increasing..
...could be a great time to be a home buyer! Keep in mind that we are seeing some homes and condos sell in less than a week so get loan apporval and be ready for competition when you make your offers
- New real estate Rules, Disclosures and Buying and Selling Forms coming our way in 2026!
One of the latest rules is the FinCen Reporting Rule , and it goes into effect on March 1, 2026. 1) As a buyer you will be asked about the "entity" you represent - Partnership, LLC, or Trust. 2) You will need to confirm, should you be obta…
- Real estate acitvity for Jan 2026 from our NWMLS!
Surprise, surprise...we have seen a BIG increase of homes still on the market as we went up to 3.4 months of inventory where last month (Dec 2025) we were at only 2 months of inventory. Yes homes are staying on the market longer, we are se…
- December 2025 NWMLS real estate For sale and Sold in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties of Washington Happy New Year!
New listings and sales dipped in December as we are again are seeing 2 months or less in inventory of homes and codominiums. With the possibilty of lower interest rates we could see a very busy and robust Spring market for both buyers and…
- November 2025 NWMLS real estate For sale and Sold in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties of Washington. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Interesting trend of home/condos going on the market as we saw a decline of almost 50% from the month of October 2025 in November ,in all counties. December appears to be trending the same way with fewer homes going on the market than Nove…
- October 2025 NWMLS real estate activity
Market has slowed down, inventory has gone down as well. With lower interest rates and eager sellers this is a good time to put buying a home on your Christmas wish list!
- Here you go! Real estate activity from the NWMLS for Sept 2025
Homes and condominiums (New and Resale) For sale, Pending, and Sold for September 2025 in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties in Washington. As you will hear in my Podcast, YES homes are selling and YES inventory has climbed a little - Lo…
- Here is the Aug 2025 NWMLS real estate activity
Yes, interest rates have gone down with some rate being just under 6% 30 year fixed rate and with that we are seeing more buyers in the market and some homes selling in less than a week. Yes, we are alos seeing a msall uptcik of homes on t…
- July 2025 NWMLS real estate For sale and Sold in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties of Washington
The latest real estate activity for homes and condominiums from NWMLS for the month of July 2025. Yes inventory has increased, a little, in all counties however we are still seeing many sales. With more buyer choices available it is a bett…
- June 2025 NWMLS real estate activity - For sale and sold!
Yes, inventory has increased but just a little as homes continue to sell, with some selling in less than a week and some taking longer. Summer months typically are slower so we will be watching how the market trends thru July and August. M…
- May 2025 NWMLS real estate activity and Buyer Broker Agreements.
As I have mentioned before, the real estate inventory is creeping up yet it is still way below a "normal" inventory market. To be considered a normal and stabilized market for both buyers and sellers we would need to have 4 to 8 months of…
- Latest real estate activity for April 2025 from our NWMLS - Homes are selling! The Spring market is here!
We are seeing more homes come on the market and with those for sale we are seeing homes selling, some selling for over their asking prices!
- Latest real estate activity for March 2025 from our NWMLS - Homes are selling!
Yes, home loan interest rates are edging downward! Appears to be a strong Spring market with some homes selling over their asking price
- The latest real estate activity from our NWMLS for February 2025
We are headed into our Spring market and are seeing a little more inventory, but not really, as homes are selliing, especially if they are priced accordingly. Yes, interest rates are edging downward and if they continue to do so we will se…
- Sales activity for Jan 2025 from out NWMLS!
As well as some added thoughts on getting approved for financing if you are serious about looking for a home, as a buyer, and getting your home ready to sell if you are a seller. Thanks for listening!
- Hot off the Press! Real estate activity report from the NWMLS-December 2024 - for King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties in Washington.
As expected, lower inventory in the month of December and likely attributed to the earlier wind storm and the holiday season. The Spring market will provide us with better information on how the 2025 real estate market will trend for these…
- Hot off the Press! Real estate activity report from the NWMLS-November 2024 - for King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties in Washington.
Our inventory has dipped again and am seeing even less inventory in Decmember. If we get lower home loan interest rates in the 1st quarter of 2025 we will see increased buyer traffic as well as increased home prices.
- October 2024 NWMLS Real Estate Activity PLUS thoughts on Buying and Selling
I added some thoughts on how to get ready to start your home search and some things to do to get your home ready to sell if you are a seller. I am also suggesting that you do the research as a buyer and seller to make sure that the informa…
- The NWMLS Sept 2024 real estate activity report!
Good news for buyers - inventory has increased this past month, yet good homes are still selling qucikly. We are seeing some price adjustmenst as well and those new prices are making those homes very attractive. Good time to be a buyer and…
- The Latest NWMLS real estate activity report for Aug 2024 - Seattle area
Even with interest rates slowly going down we are seeing an increase in inventory, and adjusted asking prices, yet homes are still selling. I belive that this fall we will see more buyer activity and inventory decreasing due to lower inter…
- Real estate sales activity for July 2024 from the NWMLS
We are seeing a bump in inventory, not much, yet if interest rates continue to move downward the inventory is likely to decrease with increased buyer activity. We are seeing, in some markets, multiple offers and homes selling over their as…
- Monthly Real estate Activity report for June 2024 from the NWMLS
Seeing a bump in inventory yet several properties are selling with multiple offers, even with rising interest rates.
- What is the value of a Buyer Broker? Why work with one?
A few examples of why good buyer brokers are worth every penny you spend on having them represent you as those good brokers do far more than "just" opening a door for you. Their value is way beyond showing you homes!
- Our NWMLS real estate activity report for May 2024 - Hot off the Press!
Starting to see a little more inventory to select from yet good homes that are priced well are selling in less than a week. Interest rates are down to 7% 30 year fixed this week.
- NWMLS - NAR Settlement and our NWMLS and their position to the NAR settlement
This Podcast includes a letter sent to ALL NWMLS members in Washington State so I decided to share that letter with you so that you had "real" information instead of how the media spins things. If you would like more information feel free…
- Selling your parents home, Proper etiquette when attending an Open House and visting homes , and opportunities to assume VA or FHA loans
Some advice andon the ideal steps to take to either sell your parents home and/or to help your aprents downsize to a smaller home or move to a 55+ neighborhood. We are starting to see homes come on the market that have VA and FHA assumable…
- Our MLS (NWMLS) real estate activity for April 2024!
Again, homes are selling and prices continue to go up, yet we still have very low inventory!
- March 2024 NWMLS Activity Plus Buyer Broker Agreements and the Spring Market
Yes, the Spring real estate market is underway, seeing a few more properties come on the market, yet even with higher interest rates homes are still going up in value and selling quickly
- Buyer Broker Services Agreement - State of Washington effective Jan 1 2024
As we go forward and tranistion to the new state law I wanted to share my insights on the obligations of buyers agents as they represent buyers, as it pertains to the new law. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
- Feb 2024 Sales activity from our NWMLS - LOW, LOW, LOW Inventory!
Yes, even with low inventory we are seeing homes sale, with some homes getting multiple offers.
- Jan 2024 NWMLS sales activity, Market Trends and Buyer Broker Services Agreement
Yes, we continue to struggle with very low inventory, yet buyers are looking and buying homes with a few homes being sold after receiving multiple offers. If we see any interest rate reductions I think the market will get busier with more…
- Mortgage rates and the local real estate market - with Laurie Ausmus at Washington First Mortgage Loan Corp
What is going on with the mortgage rates? What does it look like for interest rates in the near future? Are there and loan programs that are appealing to buyers? Is this a good time to buy or sell?
- Dec 2023 NWMLS Real estate activity stats and the NEW Buyer broker agreements
Happy New Year! December was another month of continued low inventory, the only real highlight was that interest rates had fallen to the low 6% which helped with increased sales. I believe that rates will fall to the mid 5's by the spring…
- Nov 2023 NWMLS Stats and New NWMLS rules on buyers representation and buyer compensation to real estate brokers
Yes, interest rates continue to go down, and Yes home are selling! Starting Jan 2024 there will be new rules on buyer representation, written contracts, that will include how the buyer broker will be compensated, either from the seller(s)…
- Oct 2023 NWMLS Sales Report and more thoughts on the current real estate market
YES, homes are still selling, YES buyers are looking and YES interest rates have gone down for the last 2 weeks. - There are lots of great homes to buy!
- Market Activity from our NWMLS for Sept 2023 and New laws on Agency and Agent/Broker compensation starting January 2024.
Yes, the market is still very active with lots of buyer interest in "good" homes (homes in good condition and preiced according to current market valuations) even with higher interest rates. We also have new state laws taking place effecti…
- The latest sales activity from the NWMLS for Aug 2023
Consisten theme, no inventory, higher interest rates and yet buyers are active and buying. A good time to sell!
- My challenges with a couple of home sales recently - My suggestions to help you avoid potential pitfalls of your real estate transaction
Ranting somewhat but what I discuss today is very valid on how real estate transactions can go sideways and fall apart. The best offense is to have a good defense, meaning get your home ready to sell and have full transparency to all parti…
- Hot off The Press - July 2023 NWMLS real estate acivity
Also some thoughts on building inspections and home improvement suggestions
- HOT Off the Press!! - NWMLS Homes stats for June 2023
As we continue to work with the challenges of VERY low inventory we are still seeing homes sell as well as home prices remaining clsoe to their values for a year ago. Great time to be a buyer!
- May 2023 NWMLS Market Update - Hot Off the Press!
Low, Low, Low inventory yet what is on the market is selling for 30 days or less, depending on certain market areas.
- Just released! - Our NWMLS Housing report for April 2023
Low, Low inventory and YES homes are selling with some selling for much higher than their asking prices.
- LLPA new home loan fees - the cost of getting a home loan has gone for those with good income, good credit and large downpayments - Starting today, May 1 2023
I am perplexed as to why they would bring in such a program that penalizes people for having good paying jobs, good credit and a history of saving money so that they can have a larger downpayment - I think this is absolutely ridiculous!
- Lawsuit regarding real estate commissions that were paid by sellers to a buyers agent - My thoughts
- March 2023 NWMLS Sales Activity- With VERY low inventory of homes we are seeing a lackluster Spring market
So far, with dinishing inventory we are seeing a lack luster Spring market yet even with higher interest rates we have buyers not only looking to buy they ARE buying homes.
- The Spring Real Estate Market for 2023 - What are the expectations?
Decided to share my thoughts as well as additional information from Inman Real Estate (real estate industry newsletter) on the trends we have seen in the past and what we are seeing unfold in our Spring 2023 real estate market. Always good…
- Hot off the Press! February 2023 - NWMLS Sales Activity
We are seeing lots of buyer activity, yet we are also seeing very little inventory so when you go to look at homes you may be up against competing offers from other buyers. If you are a seller and price your home/property according to the…
- Predictions for 2023 Real Estate Market
Read some articles on Predictions for the 2023 real estate market, thought I would share, in this Podcast, the Predictions that are floating around. Some of these make sense and may very well come true and some may not come true as the int…