I met my client Chris when he joined our Moving to the Pacific Northwest Facebook group. He was looking to relocate from the Bay Area to the Pacific Northwest. After years in a smaller rental, Chris wanted to buy a home with a backyard and...
Washington has incredible natural beauty and high-quality living. This often comes with a lofty price tag. The cost of living in many cities is higher than the national average. However, there are areas around the state that have a lower-than-average cost of living. Let’s take...
Median home prices in the Northwest have increased 14.3% since January of last year. Buyer demand has more than tripled despite the pandemic. In January 2020, there were about 2 buyers per listing compared to the current 10 buyers per listing. Buyers competing in the...
People continue to flock to Washington. According to the Office of Financial Management, net migration (people moving in and out of the state combined) contributes to the majority of the state’s population increase. Let’s look at some of the cities people are moving to: Bellingham Bellingham is...
There is insatiable buyer demand across Western Washington. Last month, this demand was the highest in Pierce and Whatcom counties. Prices for homes in these counties are up 20% or more. Across the area, single-family homes have appreciated 12.6% compared to one year ago. Condos...
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...
As Covid-19 and its effects continues to spread, many people are finding it difficult or impossible to pay their mortgage. But job loss or illness does not need to lead to foreclosure on your home. If you find yourself facing the inability to make your...