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Pending home sales surged in December: NAR

Housing Wire

The housing market is off to a good start this year, as consumers benefit from falling mortgage rates and stable home prices,” NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun said in a statement. Job additions and income growth will further help with housing affordability, but increased supply will be essential to satisfying all potential demand.”

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Mostly Positive Start to 2024 Housing Activity in Seattle/King County

Will Springer Realtor

The Seattle/King County housing market appears to have come through the worst of times with a slightly stronger showing in January than in previous months. And, despite the rise in new listings, the number of homes still on the market on Feb. in Q1 2025 (6.3%) 5.6% in Q2 2025 (6.2%) 5.6%

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High Financing Hurdles Lead to Low Housing Activity in Seattle/King County

Will Springer Realtor

There is a feeling of Halloween in the real estate world because this housing market is a bit scary these days. The market is spooking many potential buyers and sellers thanks to stubbornly high mortgage interest rates. fewer new listings, the rate of sales rose 1.7% The new home market was 31% of the total U.S.

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Will Springer Realtor - Untitled Article

Will Springer Realtor

America’s shortfall is most acute with the most vulnerable, as affordable housing inventory has been shrinking for decades. Builders are trying to catch up and, according to federal officials , there are more housing units under construction today than at any time in the last 50 years. shy of the need. But for how long?

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Affordability Woes Prompt Historic Housing Slowdown

Will Springer Realtor

Worsening affordability issues and lower-than-usual inventory have prompted many consumers to watch this housing market from the sidelines – without the picket lines. October figures from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service strongly suggest prospective buyers and sellers are taking a wait-and-see approach. in 2024 and 4.5M