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Monthly Market Update

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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Five Reasons to Plant Natives

Whether you are creating a garden from scratch, or simply adding some variety, please consider choosing native plants to enhance your local ecosystem. Not only are they easy to care for, many natives are a good choice when dealing with difficult terrain, such as steep slopes, deeply shaded areas, or [..]

NWMLS In The News

Despite Cooler Housing Market, Seattle Suburbs Saw Big Gains

Monthly Market Update

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 mortgage rates.

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Autumn Home Maintenance

Our Top 8 Tips Whether you are getting ready to put your house on the market, or just need some advice to keep your home in tip-top shape, autumn is the perfect time to prepare your home for the cold months ahead. A well-cared for home not only looks good, [..]

Monthly Market Update

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 in most counties are still rising.

Monthly Market Update

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 year ago and more than three times the offerings at the end of the first quarter.

Monthly Market Update

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 suggest "all parties involved in a transaction today have to recalibrate."

Monthly Market Update

Brokers, home buyers welcome growing inventory and market returning to “some sense of normalcy”

Housing statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service for June show signs of a shifting market, creating opportunities for some buyers. Compared to a year ago, Northwest MLS (NWMLS) brokers reported a healthy jump in inventory, double-digit drops in both pending and closed sales, and the smallest year-over-year (YOY) increase in [..]

Press Release

Northwest Multiple Listing Service again updates rules and forms to enhance transparency and flexibility for brokers and consumers

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (“NWMLS”), building on updates implemented in 2019, announced additional revisions to its rules and forms. These member-driven revisions further enhance transparency regarding broker compensation and create additional opportunities for consumers and brokers to discuss and negotiate compensation. The changes, effective October 3, 2022, provide greater flexibility [..]