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U.S. Housing Market Collapse? Nowhere in Sight

Empire Appraisal Group

Scary times: builders are slashing home prices and slowing construction as buyers pull back, survey shows” (MarketWatch). The housing market is entering the ‘most significant contraction in activity since 2006,’ says Freddie Mac economist” (Fortune). The number of home listings remains low nationally.

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CITIES FACE DAUNTING OFFICE-VACANCY CHALLENGE

Will Springer Realtor

Our urban area accounts for about half of the city’s economic activity, and the Seattle Chamber noted that rising office vacancies coupled with less construction could lead to $2B in decreased revenue. We certainly see that in all forms of residential real estate – from new construction to finding items for the home.

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Affordability Woes Keep King County Housing Activity on Slow Burn

Will Springer Realtor

It’s true, there is a welcome increase in new listings from month to month – up 18% across all home types in King from April and 19% higher for the single-family-home category – but isn’t that what you would expect in the typically busiest periods of the housing season? In March, 33% of homes listed for sale in the U.S.

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JUST IN TIME: THE 15-MINUTE COMMUNITY

Will Springer Realtor

were flipped in Q1, the lowest level since 2000, according to ATTOM. As of this writing, about 47% of the 262 units are under contract or sold – including this 36-floor, sub-penthouse with stunning West-facing views. Constructed for condo living more than a decade ago, the building originally opened as an apartment.

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