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Reliable Market Data Behind Every Decision: Count on it
Northwest MLS gives your broker a complete and accurate view of the market. That includes real-time local insights you won’t find on public sites—like showing activity, offer trends, and property history. Why it matters: Count on it.
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Properties with Large Lots: Listing Data & Market Trends
For many buyers, a home with extra land offers the ultimate combination of privacy, space, and lifestyle flexibility. From gardens and livestock to workshops and woodlands, large-lot properties are a sought-after choice across Washington. Northwest MLS (NWMLS) brokers use the Pacific Northwest’s largest property database to quickly match buyers with [..]
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New Partnership Expands the NWMLS Data Partners Program
NWMLS is expanding listing exposure for home sellers and enhancing network opportunities for its member brokers with the launch of the Data Partners program.
Market Snapshot
Market Snapshot October 2025
There was a 27% increase in total number of properties listed for sale year-over-year, with 18,791 active listings on the market at the end of October 2025, compared to 14,795 at the end of October 2024.
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More Listings and Lower Rates
Mortgage interest rates continued to trend lower in October, ending the month at 6.17% for 30-year fixed-rate loans, the lowest level since early October 2024.
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Choice in How You Market Your Home: Count on it
Northwest MLS gives your broker the flexibility to market your home in the way that works best for you. Why it matters: Count on it.
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Everything on the Market, All in One Place: Count on it
Northwest MLS is the central system where thousands of brokers in the Pacific Northwest share and update listings. That means your broker can show you everything that’s available—not just what one app or website chooses to display. Why it matters: Count on it.
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Find (or List!) Your Perfect EV-Ready Home with a Northwest MLS Broker
Across the Pacific Northwest, NWMLS brokers connect eco-conscious buyers with homes featuring electric car charging stations. Electric Vehicles Are Driving Demand for EV-Ready Homes Electric vehicles (EVs) have shifted from niche to mainstream, thanks to expanding model options, improved range, and growing environmental awareness. Washington ranks among the top states [..]
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Where to Retire in Washington: 55+ Communities
For many buyers, finding the right home is about more than square footage, it’s about lifestyle. Washington offers a diverse selection of 55+ communities designed for active adults who value low-maintenance living and easy access to recreation and amenities. Whether you’re drawn to vibrant cities, peaceful suburbs, or coastal retreats, [..]
Market Snapshot
Market Snapshot September 2025
There was a 27.3% increase in total number of properties listed for sale year-over-year, with 20,052 active listings on the market at the end of September 2025, compared to 15,748 at the end of September 2024.