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Seattle/King County Activity, Prices Show a Monthly Jump

Will Springer Realtor

The picture was somewhat similar for single-family homes as a stand-alone category, with new listings up 38% (1845) and sales 41% (1064) stronger month-to-month, but the YoY numbers were more telling, up 31% and down 4.2%, respectively. Because new home construction hasn’t kept up. What does this mean?

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HOUSING ‘TRIFECT’ PUTTING SQUEEZE ON BUYERS

Will Springer Realtor

Some developers are delivering smaller homes in the form of four- and six-plex townhomes on a parcel of land that once featured a single-family house. Others are specializing in the design and construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as detached backyard homes (also known as “ mother-in-laws ”). leading the list. >>

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Will Springer Realtor

This year’s “cold down” is stark, with 36% fewer new listings and about 26% fewer homes under contract (Pendings) for all King County home types combined as well as single-family structures alone – and that’s simply from October to November. Read my real estate forecast blog post after you finish the newsletter to learn more!)

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Will Springer Realtor

Census data suggest that more than 2M additional homes will reach their “prime remodel” years through 2027 – a time when homes tend to undergo their first major kitchen and bath renovations. such renovations to these homes (between 20 and 39 years old), with about 200,000 of those projects running north of $25K each.

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IN DIRE NEED OF GENERATIONAL RESPONSE TO HOUSING SHORTFALL

Will Springer Realtor

And, Seattle’s attempt to force building developers to incorporate more affordable homes within their new residential endeavors yielded only 21 units in 2020 out of a swell of 224 construction projects. Many dug into savings and had their homes renovated or repaired. A surprising 3% used the time to build a new house.

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IS THE REAL ESTATE WINDOW CLOSING SHUT?

Will Springer Realtor

Construction could start as soon as 2022 on an ambitious three-tower project known as Cloudvue. As part of the project, developers are sketching out plans for a pair of office towers at least 41 stories tall on a 4.6-acre New listings are up 6.3% Condo sales are in a similar boat, with new listings higher – by 4.3%

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JUST IN TIME: THE 15-MINUTE COMMUNITY

Will Springer Realtor

Urban planners have a name for it: the 15-minute neighborhood and it is already in development in parts of the country, including Seattle. Where would you like to see this type of neighborhood development? Well, researchers at realtor.com went a little deeper to find out what those consumers are seeking when looking for a new home.

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