The NWMLS (Northwest Multiple Listing Service), the shared database where broker members input their listings for sale to make them available to all the other broker members and where broker members search for listing inventory, made a big change on September 4th. As a result of the recently settled lawsuit with Compass, the new First Look status was […]

As summer winds down and we head into fall, some major developments are taking shape in our local housing market, and buyers should take note. Inventory is the highest it has been in a decade, providing buyers more choices after a long haul of limited selection, resulting in a balanced market. This has caused prices to […]

Every real estate market is different. Some move at lightning speed, while others require patience, strategy, and precision. Today’s market demands more than simply putting a home on the MLS or writing an offer, it requires being rooted in the data and understanding buyer behavior, pricing strategically, knowing when to negotiate, and positioning a home […]

While home values have leveled off after years of remarkable appreciation, today’s market is healthier than many realize. Buyers have more choices; sellers continue to benefit from substantial equity, and the market has returned to a more balanced, sustainable pace. In fact, since 2017, the median home price has grown by 67% in Snohomish County […]