Things are clearly on the upswing for buyers in the Evergreen State. For the past year, economists have predicted a period of strong growth. In this article, we address the Washington state housing market, predictions for 2020, what cities buyers should invest in, and more. The History of Washington State The state of Washington is… Continue reading Washington State Housing Market Predictions for 2019
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Discover the Best Real Estate Markets for Investing in 2017
After some considerable ups and downs (especially in the aftermath of the 2008 economic fall), the markets around the country are recovered and growing. This previous list of the best real estate markets (which we shared with you some time ago) highlighted the best housing markets through 2016. Readers could then get a better sense of what… Continue reading Discover the Best Real Estate Markets for Investing in 2017
2016 Washington Housing Market Predictions
Like the rest of the country the Washington housing market is healthy and thriving, and last years positive numbers look like they’re going to spill over into the 2016 housing market. But like much of the west coast housing supply is having a hard time keeping up with demand. “We’re in for another crazy spring… Continue reading 2016 Washington Housing Market Predictions
2015 Washington Housing Market Predictions
Washington State has seen positive gains in the 2015 Housing Market. Home sale prices, number of sales, and new building permits were all higher than 2014. The second quarter of this year saw a 9.5% increase in statewide median sale prices for single-family homes compared to the same time last year. This is still lower… Continue reading 2015 Washington Housing Market Predictions
2014 Washington Housing Market
A view of the 2014 Washington Housing Market at the end of this year’s first quarter paints the picture of a balanced and rather stable market. However, several market trends are creating cause for concern for most analysts. Perhaps the most prominent cause of concern is the low supply of available housing units. According to… Continue reading 2014 Washington Housing Market
2013 Washington Housing Market
When it comes to attracting new residents hoping to strike their fortune, Seattle still has “it.” According to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, n August, home values in King County, which is home to Seattle, made their highest leap since the real estate bubble burst in 2007. Seattle’s median home value was $374,000, up 7.2… Continue reading 2013 Washington Housing Market
Four States with Appreciation in Housing Markets
Now There Are Only 4 Real Estate has changed. Only four states remain with enough local housing market appreciation to stay on the Housing Predictor appreciation list for the remainder of 2007. The over-whelming majority of housing markets have deflated throughout the nation. Just four states have regionally vibrant economies enough to be strong enough… Continue reading Four States with Appreciation in Housing Markets
Top 25 Real Estate Markets in 2007
Top 25 Real Estate Market Forecast Editors Note: Access this years Top 25 Markets through the menu on the left. Driven by strong local economies the Top 25 housing markets with the highest forecast appreciation are further proof that all real estate is local in nature, and that despite news reports that the entire nation’s… Continue reading Top 25 Real Estate Markets in 2007
Emergency Action by Fed Throwing Lifelines
By Mike Colpitts Stopping Bear Stearns from a total meltdown and throwing lifelines to other financial institutions, the Federal Reserve has come to the aid of financial institutions more than since the Great Depression. The only time actions taken close to this came at the peak of the U.S. Savings and Loan Fraud Crisis in… Continue reading Emergency Action by Fed Throwing Lifelines
Home Sales Fall in May
By Ryan Jackson Home sales fell in May to provide a slow start to the summer home selling season, which is usually the busiest time of the year for the housing market after producing an increase in closed transactions the prior month. Sales saw a fall of just 1.5% for the month, however, to a… Continue reading Home Sales Fall in May