Local Market News

Tangible signs of growth in and around downtown Seattle are everywhere, from worsening traffic and commute times to the record number of cranes dotting the skyline. So it is not surprising The Seattle Times reported there were 68 major buildings under construction at the end of 2016, which is a new high since the Downtown […]

All of the statistics and speculation surrounding our local housing market could be summarized by one basic economic principle – supply and demand. We simply have not had enough homes, among other resources, to accommodate the rapid growth in our region. However, Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ) recently reported there is hope ahead in the […]

A record low number of houses for sale in December indicates that 2017 will continue to be a very competitive market for buyers. The good news: those who decide to take the plunge and list their home can count on getting a premium price for their property. Brokers reported that about three-fourths of the homes […]

2016 was quite a year to live in the Pacific Northwest, especially if you spent some or most of it in the housing market. Last year’s market was truly unique, record-breaking, and game-changing (see: Windermere’s W Collection). To close out 2016 and begin 2017 here are a few of the most noteworthy Seattle-area superlatives related to real estate […]