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Let’s have a look at the latest data from the Case-Shiller Home Price Index. According to June data, Seattle-area home prices were: Up 1.8% May to June Up 11.8% YOY. Down 18.6% from the July 2007 peak Last year prices rose 1.8% from May to June and year-over-year prices were up 1.8%. Note that the…
There’s a great in-depth article on local rent increases in today’s Seattle Times: Soaring rents force lifestyle changes For renters and homeowners, market forces are permanently altering the familiar face of many neighborhoods. While wealthy newcomers are helping to revitalize neighborhood business districts, the reality is that many renters, saddled by stagnant wages, are being…
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It’s been quite a long time since we updated any of our charts with data from outside King and Snohomish counties. Let’s revisit the “Around the Sound” statistics. Since it’s been so long, I’m starting over from scratch with the format of this post. If there is certain data you would like to see or…