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As we move into the Fall season, the combination of rising interest rates and the traditional winter slowdown is limiting the number of homes for sale. When compared to the same month last year, October 2023 experienced a -23% change in active property listings in Washington counties covered by the Northwest MLS. Across King County, active listings were down 30% compared to this time last year.
As a real estate agent, I spend a lot of time driving around our fine city, and I run across a lot of beautiful spots that inspire and transport me.
Now that fall is here, I’m spending the next few weeks on home maintenance.
I've put together a helpful maintenance checklist and sharing this helpful resource with you. By taking care of these items now, it will ensure plenty of free time to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest fall.
If the thought of investing your money into brick and mortar—or perhaps some stylishly-painted siding—excites you, join the club.
Investing in real estate has long been one of Americans' favorite ways to grow their wealth. In fact, over 70% of single-family rental properties are currently owned by individual investors rather than corporations, according to Census data.
Not long ago, home sellers were in their heyday, as historically-low mortgage rates triggered a real estate buying frenzy. However, the Federal Reserve shut down the party when it began raising interest rates last year.
Now, it’s not as simple to sell a home.
Does your current home no longer serve your needs? If so, you may be torn between relocating to a new home or renovating your existing one. This can be a difficult choice, and there’s a lot to consider—including potential costs, long-term financial implications, and quality of life.
So, you’re looking for some ideas to really ring that Summer bell before it ends, right? Here are some places I recommend.
So what impact is this reduced demand and low supply environment having on home values? And what can we expect from the real estate market in the coming months and years? Here are several key indicators that help to paint a picture of the current market and where it’s likely headed.
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- Leah
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