With sales skyrocketing to a massive four percent gain over last year and median prices shooting through the roof, the housing market recovery is on, and it’s a race to report it. Let’s check in with the local news outlets to see who had the most sensational write-up this month. First up, the NWMLS press…
NWMLS: Sales Edge Above ’08, Median Up 5% MOM, Down 12% YOY
Let’s take a look at June market statistics from the NWMLS. Here’s the NWMLS press release: “Aware and prepared buyers” help boost Western Washington home sales during June Here’s your King County SFH summary, with helpful arrows to show whether the direction of each indicator is positive or negative news for buyers and sellers: June…
Weekend News Roundup
Lots of local real estate related news over the weekend worth mentioning. Here’s a brief roundup of the stories you might be interested in. Let’s kick things off with some good news via Aubrey Cohen at the P-I. Looks like the state’s irresponsible plan to pre-distribute $8,000 tax credit is dead in the water, thanks…
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Happy Independence Day
I’m taking the day off to hang out with friends and family, and enjoy a little kayaking. Exciting Independence Weekend Contest! Whoever guesses the closest lat-long coordinates to the location where the above picture was taken wins a Made in Washington gift bag with some MarketSpice tea, a Fran’s chocolate bar, some Cabernet chocolate cherries,…