March market stats were just released by the NWMLS. Here’s their press release: Western Washington housing market “energized” and showing signs of “definite turnaround”. Northwest Multiple Listing Service brokers reported double-digit gains in both pending and closed sales during April compared to a year ago, but the most eye-catching number may pertain to prices. For…
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Friday Flashback: Should Have Listened to Mr. Sohn
From a NWMLS talking points memo that was circulated in June 2006: …the forecasts for housing price growth are calling for booming values in the state of Washington. For the June issue of MONEY Magazine, Fiserv Lending Solutions and Moody’s Economy.com provided forecasts for the coming 12 months for 380 metro areas – they predict…
Sales in Cheap Parts of King Dropped Off in March
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 &…
March Reporting Roundup: FRENZY 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). First up, the NWMLS press release: “Buyer Ready” Home Shoppers Have Edge as Brokers…
NWMLS: Record Low Inventory, Prices Approach a Flatline
March market stats were released by the NWMLS late yesterday. Here’s their press release: “Buyer Ready” Home Shoppers Have Edge as Brokers Report Rise in Multiple Offers. The housing market in the Puget Sound region is pointing toward a sustainable recovery, according to several brokers who commented on the March activity report from Northwest Multiple…