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Buying or selling a home is one of life’s biggest decisions—and having the right professional by your side makes all the difference. Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) brokers give you an edge with expert guidance, powerful tools, and the most accurate real estate data across the Pacific Northwest. Reliable Market [..]
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Homes Eligible for the Down Payment Resource Program: Listing Data & Market Trends
Northwest MLS brokers have access to the Down Payment Resource (DPR) program, which connects homebuyers with various down payment assistance programs to help them purchase homes. What is Down Payment Resource? Down Payment Resource is an online tool that matches homebuyers with state and local assistance programs—grants, second mortgages, and [..]
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Safety First: Why NWMLS Brokers Have a Powerful Advantage in the Field
Whether you’re a seasoned NWMLS broker or a non-member exploring the benefits of joining, one thing is clear—safety matters. Real estate professionals often find themselves in unpredictable environments, meeting new clients in unfamiliar locations. That’s why NWMLS has made broker safety a top priority, offering tools and training that go [..]
Market Snapshot
Market Snapshot August 2025
There was a 30.8% increase in total number of properties listed for sale year-over-year, with 20,219 active listings on the market at the end of August 2025, compared to 15,453 at the end of August 2024.
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Dog days of August cool sales but expand opportunities for buyers
In August, both active listings and home sales declined compared to July—by 2.7% and 7.7%, respectively—across the 27 counties in the NWMLS coverage area.
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Waterfront Homes: Listing Data & Market Trends
The Pacific Northwest is defined by its abundance of water, from the Pacific Ocean to Puget Sound, plus hundreds of lakes, rivers, and creeks. With so much variety, NWMLS provides brokers with numerous options to list and search for different types waterfront property. We’ve taken a look at the NWMLS [..]
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Deep Dive into Washington Basements: Listing Data & Market Trends
Basements may not always be the showstoppers in a home listing, but in Washington state, they’re quietly invaluable. Whether you’re browsing homes in Seattle, Yakima, or Bellevue, there’s a good chance you’ll come across a flight of stairs leading to a space that’s more than just “extra.” In many parts [..]
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Market Snapshot July 2025
There was a 37.42% increase in total number of properties listed for sale year-over-year, with 20,781 active listings on the market at the end of July 2025, compared to 15,122 at the end of July 2024.
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Market holds steady as high mortgage rate persists
At the end of July 2025, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.72%, virtually the same as the average rate over the past year.
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ShowingTime: How Brokers Make Showings Easy for Everyone
If you’re buying or selling a home, one of the most important steps is coordinating showings — and thanks to tools like ShowingTime, your broker can manage every detail with ease and professionalism. ShowingTime is an industry-leading scheduling platform that NWMLS brokers use to simplify the process of showing homes. [..]