Are We Heading into a Balanced Market?
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market over the past couple of years, you know sellers have had the upper hand. But is that going to shift now that inventory is growing? Here’s a [...]
Should You Rent Out or Sell Your House?
Deciding what to do with your house when you’re ready to move can be a significant decision. Should you sell your home to fund your next adventure, or keep it as a rental property to build [...]
The Price of Perfection: Don’t Wait for the Perfect Home
In life, patience is a virtue, but in homebuying, waiting too long for the perfect home isn't wise. The pursuit of perfection can delay your dream of homeownership. As Bankrate explains: “One of the [...]
Russell Wilson’s $24.9 Million Bellevue Mansion Under Contract After 2 Years
Russell Wilson's impressive Bellevue mansion is now pending sale. The sprawling property, which boasts six bedrooms and five bathrooms, has garnered considerable attention since hitting the market nearly two years ago. Carmen Gayton, [...]
Don’t Let the Latest Seattle Home Price Headlines Confuse You
While you might be concerned about declining home prices based on news reports, it's important to note that headlines often provide an incomplete perspective. Examining the national data for 2023 reveals that home prices experienced overall positive growth [...]
Ways Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goals
If you've owned your house for a couple of years, it's essential to familiarize yourself with a key concept—home equity. If you’re not familiar with that term, Freddie Mac defines it like this: “. . . your [...]
What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power
If you're considering buying a home, understanding how mortgage rates influence your affordability and monthly payments is crucial. Fortunately, 30-year fixed mortgage rates have notably decreased since the end of October and are presently below 7%, [...]
The Latest 2024 Seattle Housing Market Forecast
As 2024 approaches, you may be contemplating whether it's the optimal time to buy or sell a home. To make an informed decision, understanding expert projections for the housing market is crucial, and the outlook appears [...]
Understanding the Benefits of Owning Your First Home in Seattle
Are you considering buying your first home? If so, it can be helpful to know what led other people to make that decision. According to a recent survey of first-time homebuyers by PulteGroup: “When asked why they purchased their [...]
Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Seattle Economy and Your Community
Buying or selling a house impacts not only your life, but also your community. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases a report every year to show how much economic activity is generated by home [...]
Oops! Seattle Home Prices Didn’t Crash After All
During the fourth quarter of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to crash this year. Here are a few of those forecasts: Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor Emeritus of Finance at [...]
What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Seattle Housing Market?
The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be wondering if more homes will go on the market, what’s next [...]