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Opinion: More can be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

In fact, if you were to describe the home-buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the home-buying process would end with the sales contract, and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. Dealing with the HOA—a nightmare for all parties involved.

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Opinion: More should be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

In fact, if you were to describe the home buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the process would end with the sales contract and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. There’s no easy-to-access resource advising how to communicate with every HOA or property management firm.

HOA 424
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Will Springer Realtor - Untitled Article

Will Springer Realtor

” Bough presided over a trial last year that ended in a $1.8B (yes, with a “B”) verdict against the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). About three-quarters of the 459 residences are under contract with a target opening late this year. Another two homes are under contract and should be in the sold column in a matter of days.

HOA 36
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CAN HOUSING SHORTAGE CATCH UP TO EASTSIDE DEMAND?

Will Springer Realtor

The number of new and active listings (still on the market on May 1) is trending higher in King month-to-month, but since June 2021 Pending sales (homes going under contract) for all residential units in the county have declined compared to the same month the year before. UPDATE: This home is now under contract, pending inspection.

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RISING INFLATION, RATES TRIP UP HOUSING MARKET

Will Springer Realtor

The King County housing market has seen inventory increase by 55% in the past month, while the number of homes going under contract fell 22% from May to the lowest June level since 2011. LUXURY LIVING King County is well known for its amazing mid-century modern homes. This modern Medina masterpiece can be yours for $10.75M ($1615/sq.

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PARKING AND THE IMPACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Will Springer Realtor

The costs of buying the same home this year compared to just one year ago have risen by 40% from a combined impact of higher home prices and soaring mortgage rates, according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). 1 ½-story, mid-century modern custom home in the foothills of Cougar Mountain.

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Millennials Expected To Maintain Real Estate Buying Intensity

Will Springer Realtor

They have declined for two consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors®. But, in speaking to a political-affairs lobbyist for Washington Realtors®, the bill became “watered down.” Since then, the HOA reversed course, lifting the rental cap, and Nexus is at about 51% owner occupancy. existing home sales.