Real Estate - Keeping it Simple

<p>We have seen an uptick on homes/condos coming on the market but the sales have not followed. The inventory still remains low at about 2 months of inventory in ALL 3 counties. We are also seeing longer times on the...

<p>...could be a great time to be a home buyer! Keep in mind that we are seeing some homes and condos sell in less than a week so get loan apporval and be ready for competition when you make your offers</p>

<p>One of the latest rules is the <b>FinCen Reporting Rule</b>, and it goes into effect on March 1, 2026. </p><p>1) As a buyer you will be asked about the "entity" you represent - Partnership, LLC, or Trust. </p><p>2)...

<p>Surprise, surprise...we have seen a BIG increase of homes still on the market as we went up to 3.4 months of inventory where last month (Dec 2025) we were at only 2 months of inventory. Yes homes are staying on the...

<p>New listings and sales dipped in December as we are again are seeing 2 months or less in inventory of homes and codominiums. With the possibilty of lower interest rates we could see a very busy and robust Spring...

<p>Interesting trend of home/condos going on the market as we saw a decline of almost 50% from the month of October 2025 in November ,in all counties. December appears to be trending the same way with fewer homes going...

<p>Market has slowed down, inventory has gone down as well. With lower interest rates and eager sellers this is a good time to put buying a home on your Christmas wish list!</p>

<p>Homes and condominiums (New and Resale) For sale, Pending, and Sold for September 2025 in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties in Washington. As you will hear in my Podcast, YES homes are selling and YES inventory...

<p>Yes, interest rates have gone down with some rate being just under 6% 30 year fixed rate and with that we are seeing more buyers in the market and some homes selling in less than a week. Yes, we are alos seeing a...

<p>The latest real estate activity for homes and condominiums from NWMLS for the month of July 2025. Yes inventory has increased, a little, in all counties however we are still seeing many sales. With more buyer choices...

<p>Yes, inventory has increased but just a little as homes continue to sell, with some selling in less than a week and some taking longer. Summer months typically are slower so we will be watching how the market trends...

<p>As I have mentioned before, the real estate inventory is creeping up yet it is still way below a "normal" inventory market. To be considered a normal and stabilized market for both buyers and sellers we would need to...

<p>We are seeing more homes come on the market and with those for sale we are seeing homes selling, some selling for over their asking prices!</p>

<p>Yes, home loan interest rates are edging downward! Appears to be a strong Spring market with some homes selling over their asking price</p>

<p>We are headed into our Spring market and are seeing a little more inventory, but not really, as homes are selliing, especially if they are priced accordingly. Yes, interest rates are edging downward and if they...