Let’s take an updated look at how King County’s sales are shifting between the different regions around the county, since geographic shifts can and do affect the median price. In order to explore this concept, we break King County down into three regions, based on the NWMLS-defined “areas”: low end: South County (areas 100-130 &…
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Reporting Roundup: Empty Store Shelves Edition
Enjoy Seattle Bubble? Support this Site! It’s time once again for the monthly reporting roundup, where you can read my wry commentary about the news instead of subjecting yourself to boring rehashes of the NWMLS press release (or in addition to, if that’s what floats your boat). To kick things off, here’s an excerpt from…
NWMLS: Inventory, Sales, & Prices Head South For Winter
Enjoy Seattle Bubble? Support this Site! September market stats were published by the NWMLS this morning. Here’s what they have to say about their numbers: Housing market rebound continues, with "slow, unprepared buyers" settling for "2nd choice" homes. The imbalance between supply and demand is “wreaking havoc” with some buyers and sellers, said Northwest MLS…
August Reporting Roundup: Market Flip Edition
It’s time once again for the monthly reporting roundup, where you can read my wry commentary about the news instead of subjecting yourself to boring rehashes of the NWMLS press release (or in addition to, if that’s what floats your boat). To kick things off, here’s an excerpt from the NWMLS press release: September housing…
NWMLS: Summer of Sameness Sustained
August market stats were published by the NWMLS this afternoon. Here’s what they have to say about their numbers: September housing statistics around Washington indicate recovery is continuing, strengthening sellers’ positions. Pending sales, closed sales and prices all increased in August compared to a year ago, according to the latest figures from Northwest Multiple Listing…