Reasons To Sell Your Seattle House Before the New Year
As the year winds down, you may have decided it's time to make a move and put your house on the market. But should you sell now or wait until January? While it may be [...]
Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Seattle Home Prices
Approximately 23% of Americans remain convinced that home prices will decrease in the upcoming year, according to recent statistics from Fannie Mae. The lingering doubt prevalent among about one-fourth of the population is likely influenced by [...]
Foreclosures and Bankruptcies Won’t Crash the Seattle Housing Market
Recent news has highlighted a rise in foreclosures and bankruptcies, potentially causing unease for those considering buying or selling a house. But the truth is, even though the numbers are going up, the data shows the housing market isn’t [...]
Affordable Homeownership Strategies for Gen Z
For Generation Z, known as the "Zoomers," born between 1997 and 2012, achieving the traditional American Dream of homeownership can seem daunting due to current challenges such as elevated mortgage rates and escalating housing prices. [...]
The Perks of Selling Your Seattle House When Inventory Is Low
Selling your house often involves navigating the balance between current market dynamics and personal requirements, necessitating careful consideration of both external market factors and individual priorities. The limited number of homes available for sale at present [...]
Why Seattle Home Prices Keep Going Up
If you've ever dreamed of buying your own place, or selling your current house to upgrade, you're no stranger to the rollercoaster of emotions changing home prices can stir up. It's a tale of financial goals, doubts, [...]
Are Higher Seattle Mortgage Rates Here To Stay?
Mortgage rates have recently surged to their highest level in over twenty years, garnering significant media attention (see graph below): The increase in mortgage rates might feel discouraging if you're contemplating a significant decision. If you're [...]
The Latest Expert Forecasts for Seattle Home Prices in 2023
Amid concerns of a potential crash in home prices this year, data and expert analysis suggest that prices are not spiraling downward and are expected to end the year on a positive note. Despite predictions of [...]
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 [...]
Seattle Home Prices Are Not Falling
In the fourth quarter of last year, housing experts predicted a potential crash in home prices for 2023. The media amplified these forecasts with pessimistic headlines, causing widespread doubts about the residential real estate market's strength. [...]
Unpacking the Long-Term Benefits of Seattle Homeownership
Considering higher mortgage rates, increasing home prices, and affordability issues may raise doubts about buying a home now. However, it's crucial to also weigh the long-term advantages of homeownership. People who purchased homes 5, 10, [...]
Why Today’s Seattle Housing Inventory Shows a Crash Isn’t on the Horizon
The housing market today is distinct from the 2008 crash, even if you recall that event, and there is good news for those concerned about a repeat of that scenario. A critical factor setting today's [...]