KIRKLAND (March 6, 2017) – Home buyers are in a spring mood, but sellers are still hibernating, suggested one broker while commenting about the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Figures for February and feedback from brokers indicate record-low inventory is spurring multiple offers, rising prices, fewer sales, and… Read more
BELLEVUE, Washington (March 6, 2017) – As activists, administrators and advisors, the newly-named 2017 Seattle-King County First Citizens are known for their dedication to causes, community, and country, along with their devotion to family and friends. Medina residents Bill and Jill Ruckelshaus are the 79th recipients of the prestigious award… Read more
KIRKLAND, Washington (Feb. 6, 2017) – Western Washington’s “high velocity” market continued during January with the number of pending sales (7,745) outgaining the number of new listings (6,507), according to new figures from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. “Properties are moving through the market at an unusually fast pace,” remarked John… Read more
Seattle King County REALTORS® has launched a new microsite focused on giving simple and straightforward answers to complex questions about the King County housing market. “Our members cite a lack of housing supply as the number one issue in the King County market,” said Sam DeBord, a broker with Coldwell… Read more
KIRKLAND, Washington (Jan. 5, 2017) – Like many other months of 2016, December was frustrating for buyers across Washington state as they encountered depleted inventory and rising prices. Post-election hikes in interest rates – with more on the horizon — added to would-be homeowners’ worries. Northwest Multiple Listing Service statistics… Read more
KIRKLAND, Washington (Dec. 5, 2016) – Pending sales of homes hit an all-time high for the month of November according to the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The report covering 23 counties around Washington state also shows the number of new listings added during the month plunged to… Read more
KIRKLAND, Washington (Nov. 4, 2016) – Home sales around Western Washington outgained new listings again in October, fueling competition for scarce inventory and pushing prices higher. Some seasonal slowdown is still expected – and the Nov. 8 elections may be in play as well, according to brokers at Northwest Multiple… Read more
BELLEVUE, Washington (Oct. 12, 2016) – REALTORS® voted to join other supporters of a bond proposal for the Kent School District, not only by unanimous endorsement of the measure, but also by pledging assistance for a “get-out-the-vote” campaign for the Nov. 8 election. The new bonds (Proposition No. 1) would… Read more
BELLEVUE, Washington (Oct. 12, 2016) – REALTORS® voted unanimously to endorse a bond proposition to fund capital projects for the Auburn School District. As part of its support, association members pledge assistance with “get out the YES vote” efforts for the Nov. 8 election. The new bonds (Proposition No. 1)… Read more