Seattle Housing Market

People who plan to move to Washington State and buy a home often wonder how Seattle compares to other major cities, in terms of home prices. While it's not the capital, Seattle is arguably the best-known city in the state of Washington. But how does it compare to other cities when it comes to housing costs? To answer this question, we used median home price data provided by Zillow. The results show that there's a pretty broad spectrum of house values across the state of Washington.'

Most people who live in the Seattle area already know that local home prices run higher than the national average. But how much higher, and how does the Seattle housing market stack up in other areas? We recently used Multiple Listing Service (MLS) data and other sources to compare the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan area to the nation as a whole, in several key areas. '

Should I buy a home in Seattle over the next few months, or wait until 2025? What will the local real estate market be like next year? What's the general outlook and forecast for the Seattle, Washington housing market in 2025? These are common questions among local home buyers who are planning to make a purchase. After several tumultuous years within the real estate market, a lot of future buyers are now scratching their heads as to how to formulate a plan. We've created this report to help you make a more informed decision.'

Is Seattle a Buyer's Market in 2024? The Seattle metro area housing market continues to show signs of a seller's market. Keep reading to learn more!'

Prospective homebuyers need to be prepared when entering Seattle’s real estate market. Having the right lender and a loan as far along the approval process as possible can be critical to beating out competition with cash offers on the table in most scenarios. '

Home prices have increased rapidly in Seattle over the recent past. That said, the prices for homes in Seattle are in the high $800k’s, stretching the budgets of local home buyers. '