The NWMLS has posted October statistics. Although residential (excludes condo) inventory did indeed follow its usual October downward course, the decrease of less than 1% of listings was the smallest since at least 2000 (I don’t have reliable inventory statistics further back). The YOY increase in inventory stands at almost 31%—a new record—while the YOY…
Skagit’s Housing Market Staying… Strong?
Slowdown denial is in full force up in Skagit County, where in an article titled “Skagit’s Housing Market: Staying Strong,” a monthly rag called Skagit County Business Pulse has apparently resorted to publishing outright lies. People will go to great lengths these days to own property, especially packages with added value. Despite the high cost…
Got Bankruptcy?
Realtors buy big ad campaign ‘It’s a great time to buy or sell a home,’ says $40 million marketing push It might go down as the “Got milk?” moment for the housing sector. Just as dairy associations, with their widespread ads, have tried to convince Americans of the many benefits of milk, the National Association…
A Question Of Affordability
It is generally accepted that the more desirable an area is, the less affordable it is to live there, and specifically, to buy a home. For instance, homes in San Francisco have always been ridiculously expensive—even considering the higher median income there—because it’s considered by many to be a highly desirable place to live. For…
There’s Never Been A Better Time To Buy!
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