Will Springer Realtor

MAY 13, 2024

Even with aggressive changes to state and local zoning and fewer obstacles for building developers, the highly regarded Urban Institute estimates that by 2044 the Puget Sound region will be 140K homes shy of real demand. With the settlement, a wave of new listings hit the market in the past several weeks.

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Will Springer Realtor

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

These findings provide a strong economic base and cement walkable urban places and development as the wave of the future, as we move toward a more connected, environmentally sustainable way of life.” In addition, discussions are well underway between city leadership, neighborhood advocates and developers to consider placing a “lid” over I-5.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 9, 2022

ADUs also help local economies by providing housing to people on the lower-to-middle economic scale to live within typically pricy urban areas that are closer to job centers and greater public transportation options. The number of new homes for sale fell 19% (4009) across the county from June to July and 9.5% year-on-year (YoY).

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 12, 2021

Housing starts – the number of units builders would begin if development kept pace for the next 12 months – increased 19% nationally to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.7 They have declined for two consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Now, home builders would need to construct as many as 1.2

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Just for Fun: In December 2022, the National Association of Realtors® projected mortgage interest rates would be 5.7% This dynamic of private vehicle vs. public transportation will play out first in dense areas – like Seattle, Bellevue, Federal Way – and will be interesting to watch. at this time in 2023 (quite optimistic!).

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 9, 2021

Urban planners have a name for it: the 15-minute neighborhood and it is already in development in parts of the country, including Seattle. Create options for multiple modes of transport – bikes, cars and transit should all be factored in. Where would you like to see this type of neighborhood development? Send me a message.

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