Housing Market

Why Is the Tacoma Housing Market So Much Cheaper Than Seattle? Why Is the Tacoma Housing Market So Much Cheaper Than Seattle?
March 25, 2024
People researching the Seattle-area real estate market are often surprised by the home price discrepancy between Tacoma and Seattle. Home prices within the city of Tacoma tend to be significantly lower than those in Seattle. But why? What factors make the Tacoma real estate market so much more affordable, when compared to the city of Seattle? After all, they're both part of the same metropolitan statistical area (MSA) and only about 30 miles apart.'
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Tech Employee Relocation Guide For Buying a Home in Seattle, WA Tech Employee Relocation Guide For Buying a Home in Seattle, WA
February 21, 2024
We've published many Seattle real estate market reports over the years, and most were geared toward home buyers. Today, we'll offer some helpful insights for tech employees who are planning to relocate to Seattle in 2024.'
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Portland-Housing-Market-Buyer-Friendly-in-2024 Portland Housing Market: Buyer Friendly in 2024
January 23, 2024
Portland, Oregon, home buyers could enjoy a slower real estate market in 2024, with lower home prices and mortgage rates. For these and other reasons, the Portland housing market could be more buyer-friendly in 2024 compared to the past few years. Here's an updated look at current real estate trends across the Portland-Vancouver metro area, emphasizing the above buyer-friendly conditions.'
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California Housing Market Inventory in 2024 Could Improve California Housing Market Inventory in 2024 Could Improve
January 19, 2024
Like many parts of the country, California's housing market has suffered from chronically low inventory levels for quite some time. Supply levels dropped further during the first few months of 2023 due to higher mortgage rates that cooled the real estate market. But in the early days of 2024, California housing market inventory levels are starting to rise again. And once again, mortgage rates play a central role. Rate reductions over the past couple of months have brought more sellers into the market, increasing inventory levels.'
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Hottest California Housing Markets of 2024 Hottest California Housing Markets of 2024, According to Realtor.com
January 4, 2024
A recent housing market forecast published by Realtor.com suggested that California could have several of the hottest real estate markets in 2024. Southern California, in particular, is expected to see significant growth in 2024 in terms of home prices and sales. Here's a look at the hottest California real estate markets of 2024 based on industry analysts' latest data and projections'
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Seattle Housing Market in 2023: Year in Review Seattle Housing Market in 2023: Year in Review
December 14, 2023
As we approach the end of 2023, we thought it would be helpful to take a look back at how the Seattle-area real estate market has changed over the past year. No one can predict future real estate trends with complete accuracy. But hindsight has a way of helping us prepare for the future and make more informed decisions. With that in mind, here is our 2023 year in review for the Seattle housing market.'
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