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Buying Why the Gap Between New Listings and Pending Sales Widened This Week Last week, 394 new listings came on the market in Snohomish and North King County, and 310 of them went pending. That’s a gap of 84 homes. This week, 441 new listings hit the market while pending sales only dipped slightly to 298. The gap is now 143 homes.   That’s a meaningful jump. But […]
Buying After a Buyer Surge, the Snohomish & North King County Market Takes a Breath After a Buyer Surge, the Snohomish & North King County Market Takes a Breath Last week’s report had a good story to tell. Pending sales jumped almost 30% in a single week. The gap between new listings and pending sales dropped from 141 homes down to just 40. It looked like buyers were finally stepping […]
Buying Snohomish & North King County Market Update (Week Ending June 16) Snohomish & North King County Market Update (Week Ending June 16) Buyers Are Back: What This Week’s Market Data Means for Snohomish & North King County The most important number in this week’s Snohomish and North King County housing market report isn’t the number of homes sold, or even the number of new listings. It’s […]
Buying Snohomish & North King County Market Update (Last 7 Days) Snohomish & North King County Market Update (Last 7 Days) Over the past week, more inventory continued to come to market while pending activity slowed. Key numbers: 448 New Listings (up from 436) 307 Homes Pending (down from 359) 321 Price Reductions 11 Price Increases 44 Expired Listings 125 Canceled Listings Over the past month, […]
Buying Snohomish & North King County Market Update (Last 7 Days) Snohomish & North King County Market Update (Last 7 Days) Over the past week, the market saw a surge in activity, with more listings, more sales, and more buyers getting homes under contract. At the same time, we’re seeing a significant increase in price reductions, showing that buyers are still very sensitive to pricing. Key […]
Buying Snohomish & North King County Market Update (Last 7 Days) Snohomish & North King County Market Update (Last 7 Days) Over the past week, the market showed signs of stabilizing after last week’s shift, with inventory pulling back slightly and buyer activity picking back up. Key numbers: 405 New Listings (down from 445) 375 Homes Pending (up from 373) 244 Price Reductions (down from 272) […]
Buying Snohomish and North King County: Real Estate Weekly Market Watch Snohomish & North King County Market Update (Last 7 Days) Over the past week, the market has been more balanced than most people think. Key numbers: 390 New Listings 398 Homes Pending 242 Price Reductions 5 Price Increases 31 Back on Market 20 Expired Listings What this shows is pretty straightforward—homes are still selling at […]
Buying What’s Really Happening in the Silver Lake & Everett Real Estate Market This Fall What’s Really Happening in the Silver Lake & Everett Real Estate Market This Fall Fall always brings a shift in the Silver Lake and Everett real estate markets — leaves change, and so do buyer and seller behaviors. As a local Real Estate Professional and Managing Broker with Century 21 Real Estate Center, I’ve been […]
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Buying Morning Routines to Maximize Your Summer Energy Morning Routines to Maximize Your Summer Energy Summer’s here—longer days, warmer mornings, and that “let’s go do something” kind of energy. But if you’re not intentional, that energy can crash and burn by lunchtime (and next thing you know, you’re in an afternoon daze wondering how it’s only 2:15). Whether you’re working, chasing kids, traveling, […]
Buying Affordability: What It Really Means for You Affordability: What It Really Means for You Over the past few years—especially the last five—“affordability” has become one of the biggest buzzwords in real estate. And for good reason. But here’s the thing: affordability isn’t just a market statistic or a headline you scroll past—it’s personal. When we talk about affordability, we’re really talking about […]
Buying The Truth About Newly Built Homes and Today’s Market The Truth About Newly Built Homes and Today’s Market April 8, 2025 InventoryAgent Value Alright, let’s talk about all these headlines yelling about new home inventory—how we’re back to levels not seen since 2009. If you’ve been around the block a few times, that might immediately make you think: Uh oh… is this another 2008 […]
Buying The Majority of Veterans Are Unaware of a Key VA Loan Benefit The Majority of Veterans Are Unaware of a Key VA Loan Benefit For nearly 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have been helping Veterans achieve the American Dream of homeownership. But here’s the surprising part—according to Veterans United, only 3 out of 10 Veterans realize they could buy a home without needing a down […]
Buying Is a Fixer-Upper Right for You? Is a Fixer-Upper Right for You? Feeling like homeownership is just out of reach? If everything on the market seems a bit too pricey, there’s another way to get your foot in the door—and it might just be with a fixer-upper. Let’s break down why buying a home that needs a little TLC could be […]
Buying How Interest Rates Shape the Real Estate Market How Interest Rates Shape the Real Estate Market By Charles Dizon, Century 21 Real Estate Center – October 24, 2024 Let’s dive into something that impacts everyone in real estate: interest rates. They’re a big deal, affecting everything from loan affordability to housing demand to the overall economy. For anyone buying, selling, or investing, a […]
Buying Why Working with a Real Estate Professional Is Crucial Right Now Why Working with a Real Estate Professional Is Crucial Right Now Navigating the housing market can feel like trying to solve a complex puzzle, particularly in today’s unpredictable environment. That’s why it’s crucial to have an experienced guide by your side when buying or selling a home. The current market landscape is anything but simple, […]
Buying Community Highlight: Everett Resources Community Highlight: Everett Resources Everett, Washington is a city rich in resources for its residents. The Sno-Isle Libraries and Everett Public Library serve Snohomish and Island counties, offering free access to books, movies, events and more to eligible residents. with various locations. including the Mariner Library and Mill Creek. The Everett Public Library also serves […]
Buying Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House As you contemplate the upcoming year, the prospect of moving might be a significant goal on your horizon. However, the question remains: when is the ideal time to make your move? While spring traditionally signals the peak of the homebuying season, waiting until then is not a […]
Buying Experts Project Home Prices Will Increase in 2024 Experts Project Home Prices Will Increase in 2024 While there is a national trend of increasing home prices, some individuals remain concerned about a potential decline. A recent survey by Fannie Mae reveals that 24% of people expect home prices to decrease in the next 12 months, reflecting a common apprehension. To help ease that […]
Buying Unlocking Your Homeownership Potential with Lower Mortgage Rates What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power Understanding the pivotal role mortgage rates play in determining affordability and monthly payments is crucial for prospective homebuyers. Fortunately, 30-year fixed mortgage rates have significantly decreased since the end of October, currently standing at less than 7%, as reported by Freddie Mac (refer to the graph […]
Buying The Unexpected Shift in the Quantity of Homes Entering the Market The Surprising Trend in the Number of Homes Coming onto the Market If you’re thinking about moving, it’s important to know what’s happening in the housing market. Here’s an update on the supply of homes currently for sale. Whether you’re buying or selling, the number of homes in your area is something you should pay attention to. In the housing […]