Three Tips for First-Time Homebuyers in Seattle
Buying your first home is a major decision and an exciting milestone. Even though it can feel daunting at times, it has the power to change your life for the better. If you're looking to [...]
Things That Could Help You Win a Bidding War on a Home in Seattle Real Estate Market
With a limited number of homes for sale today and so many buyers looking to make a purchase before mortgage rates rise further, bidding wars are common. According to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), nationwide, homes are getting an [...]
How Homeownership Can Help Shield You from Inflation in the Seattle Real Estate Market
If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve likely heard about rising inflation. You’re also likely feeling the impact in your day-to-day life as prices go up for gas, groceries, and more. These rising [...]
Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed?
There’s never been a truer statement regarding forecasting mortgage rates than the one offered last year by Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American: “You know, the fallacy of economic forecasting is: Don't ever try and forecast [...]
COVID Could Reshape Housing Demand in Seattle
Covid could reshape housing demand Covid could change where people choose to live, reshaping housing demand in cities and suburbs, according to research by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University (JCHS). While [...]
Why Is Housing Supply So Low?
Buyers Want To Know: Why Is Housing Supply Still So Low? One key question that’s top of mind for homebuyers this year is: why is it so hard to find a house to buy? The truth [...]
Seattle Market Report
At WPI we know that having an accurate read on the market is central to your success whether you’re thinking of selling or buying, flipping, or renting. You can keep up to date with [...]