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“We’re moving in a positive direction” broker says in comments about April statistics from Northwest MLS

Market dynamics are influencing adjustments in housing prices, suggested an officer at Northwest Multiple Listing Service, but with “very ...
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Brokers around Washington state say spring market is “finally showing up”

Real estate brokers around Washington state say the market is moving in a positive direction with the spring market “finally showing up in...
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Brokers say housing activity seems to be trending in direction of a normal seasonal market

Open house traffic has been brisk around Western Washington, signaling the start of the spring market, suggested brokers at Northwest Multip...
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Northwest MLS brokers encouraged by declining mortgage rates with some saying pent-up demand is triggering multiple offers

Pending sales around Washington state reached the highest level since October and surged nearly 44% from December, according to the January ...
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For Northwest MLS brokers, December ends with a “whimper,” and 2022 was “a tale of two housing markets”

Last year was a tale of two housing markets, suggested broker Dean Rebhuhn in commenting on the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Li...
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Despite seasonal slowdown, Northwest MLS brokers report pent-up demand for housing

November statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service surprised few brokers.
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Northwest MLS brokers say motivated home buyers turn to creative financing options

Brokers with NWMLS are reporting a return to some creative financing methods as motivated home buyers and sellers grapple with higher mortga...
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Brokers say home buyers “finally get some relief” with return to “more traditional market”

The report on September activity shows active listings are nearly doubled from a year ago, pending sales declined more than 31%, but prices ...
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Northwest MLS report shows “typical August,” and return to more “normalized conditions”

In a report summarizing August activity, Northwest MLS figures showed a continued buildup of inventory – nearly double the selection of a ...
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Brokers say all parties in housing transactions need to recalibrate during shifting market

New statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service confirm reports of a shifting housing market, prompting one industry leader to sugges...