Average and median sales prices are up significantly in all King County market areas. The market has seen moderate increases in inventory (more homes on the market) than in previous months. This has been a huge relief to buyers frustrated by the lack of choice in the selection of homes for sale. Average list-to-sale ratios […]

The most significant trend in this month’s stats is the rise in average and median sales prices and the corresponding dollars per square foot. We continue to experience a strong seller’s market at most price points. Those properties priced correctly are selling with multiple offers in the first few days on market. 2013-04 Seattle Metro […]

The number of homes actively listed for sale has continued to decline while the number of pending sales has increased in almost every MLS area across the region. The result is a very intense seller’s market with the most desirable homes selling with multiple offers in an average of 6 days while overpriced, or less […]

A five year month-to-month comparison of real estate listing and sales activity in the greater Seattle-Eastside region. Incredible low inventory and the resulting very high rate of absorption mean very few home choices available for buyers actively searching for a home. Average market time is a relative term as the market is essentially divided into […]

A five year month to month comparison of real estate listing and sales activity in the greater Seattle-Eastside region. Incredible low inventory continues to dominate the headlines as buyers struggle to find ideal homes for sale. 2012-12 Seattle Metro 2013-01 Mercer Island 2013-01 Eastside 2013-01 King County 2013-01 Summary Data prepared and analyzed by Julie […]

A five year month to month comparison of real estate listing and sales activity in the greater Seattle-Eastside region. Incredible low inventory continues to dominate the headlines as buyers struggle to find ideal homes for sale. 2012-12 Seattle Metro 2012-12 Mercer Island 2012-12 Eastside 2012-12 King County 2012-12 Summary Data prepared and analyzed by Julie […]

Buyers are having a tough go of it in finding homes to purchase as a result of record low inventory. 2012-11 Seattle Metro 2012-11 Mercer Island 2012-11 Eastside 2012-11 King County 2012-11 Summary Data prepared and analyzed by Julie Barrows, owner of Windermere Real Estate/Mercer Island http://www.WindermereMercerIsland.com. For questions or comments, email Julie at julie@windermere.com.

Low inventory, coupled with increased sales activity, has left the Seattle area region with fewer homes available than any time over the past 5 years. 2012-10 Seattle Metro 2012-10 Mercer Island 2012-10 Eastside 2012-10 King County 2012-10 Summary   Data prepared and analyzed by Julie Barrows, owner of Windermere Real Estate/Mercer Island http://www.WindermereMercerIsland.com. For questions […]

Sales prices throughout the greater Seattle and Eastside marketplaces continued their upward trend in September. While inventory throughout King County remained low, sales activity went through the roof county-wide! With the interest rates hovering at record lows, it will be interesting to see October’s numbers; it appears our local real estate market has maintained its […]

Sales prices are up throughout the greater Seattle and Eastside marketplaces. Continued low inventory and incredible interest rates coupled with the seasonal before school year rush can be credited as the motivating factors for the drive upward. Sales activity is also up by at least 70% in throughout King County. Hold on to your seat […]