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

Will Springer Realtor

The true barometer will be measured by the number of homeowners who enter the market this year – depending on lending rates and personal factors. And, despite the rise in new listings, the number of homes still on the market on Feb. Seattle led the way with a 156% increase in new listings (517) month-to-month and 4.0%

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

Will Springer Realtor

fewer new listings, the rate of sales rose 1.7% Two data points stood out from the latest report by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service: The aforementioned new listings for all homes in the county – 2684 – is at a low not seen for an August since records were shared with brokers (like me) dating back to the mid-1990s.

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Affordability Woes Prompt Historic Housing Slowdown

Will Springer Realtor

Sales activity across the county is at historic lows; no October has experienced fewer listings in King County – not even close – since at least 1992 when records were first archived online. New listings for all home types in King County stood at 2157, a whopping 25% drop from September to October. Closed sales fell 0.9%