At the end of 2020, mortgage rates hit record lows. These rates, combined with spending more time at home, are motivating people to search for a new home. Locating the perfect property is just one part (and maybe the fun part!) of the home buying...
There continues to be a drought in available homes in the Seattle area. On average, inventory is down 40% from last year. Low interest rates coupled with work-from-home needs are motivating people to take the leap and buy a house. The market shortage is especially...
The Upper Olympic Peninsula is a place of abundant natural beauty. First there’s the water. The peninsula is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the Puget Sound. And then there’s the Olympic Mountains which run down the center of...
There continues to be a low inventory of single-family homes available across the entire Puget Sound area. The Northwest MLS showed a 40% drop in active listings compared to one year ago. This shortage means houses do not sit on the market long. Many are...
Buying a home is still part of the American Dream. A recent study by NerdWallet indicates that 84 percent of Americans say that buying a home is a priority. At the same time, many Americans feel that buying a home is much more difficult now...
Incredible scenery, well-paying jobs, mild climate—these are just some of the reasons people are moving to the Puget Sound. Population growth and a low housing supply is driving market costs up. Many people in and around Seattle believe that becoming a homeowner is out of...