real estate market

Home buyers who are focusing on the Seattle metro area should know that it's one of the fastest-moving real estate markets in the U.S. On average, homes listed for sale in the Seattle area tend to sell much faster than in other parts of the country. This creates a unique set of challenges for Seattle home buyers. But for every challenge there's a solution, and this guide will give you the knowledge you need to succeed.'

By some measurements, Santa Clara County in California is one of the most competitive real estate markets in the U.S. for home buyers. Some buyers submit offers sight-unseen, just to get ahead of other home buyers. Hot properties often go under contract within days of hitting the market and frequently sell for more than the original list price.'

A recent report showed that the San Diego real estate market experienced the most significant annual increase in home prices over the past year. It also experienced significant inventory declines during that same timeframe. But what does this mean for homebuyers in 2025? What's the general outlook and forecast for the San Diego real estate market extending into 2025? '

In a previous article, we speculated on the possibility that California's home-price downturn might end. Since then, even more evidence has come to light reinforcing that analysis. For example, data from Zillow and other sources show that the median home price has risen over the past few months. A new report from the California Association of Realtors predicts home sales and prices will increase in 2025. So, let's look at these two "upturn" predictions for the California real estate market in 2025.'

From a buyer's perspective, the best-case scenario is to buy a home at the so-called "bottom" of the real estate market. This occurs when house values fall to their lowest point during a downturn, after which they rise for a long period of time.'

The Seattle real estate market has cooled down over the past year or so. You've probably heard that already. But what you might not know is that home buyers now have more negotiating leverage, when asking for seller concessions. In this article, we'll talk about some of the common examples of seller concessions, and how they might benefit you as a Seattle-area home buyer.'