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Buyers and Sellers

Weekly Market Update (Dec 22 to Dec 29)

This Week’s Stats New Listings: 19 ↓ (from 48)Pending Sales: 72 ↓ (from 146)Sold Homes: 70 ↓ (from 111)Price Reductions: 14 ↓ (from 55) Weekly Trend Overview With Christmas Day landing midweek, a slowdown across all categories was fully expected and clearly reflected in the data. New listings dropped to just 19 as many sellers […]
Buyers and Sellers

Weekly Market Update (December 15 to December 22)

This Week’s StatsNew Listings: 40 → (from 40)Pending Sales: 125 → (from 125)Sold Homes: 133 → (from 133)Price Reductions: 26 → (from 26) Weekly Trend Overview This past week brought a steady and predictable pattern across South Snohomish and North King Counties as we moved fully into the Christmas holiday window. All major metrics held […]
Community

Community Spotlight: Brier, Washington

Tucked between Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, and Bothell, Brier offers a quieter residential feel while staying closely connected to major commuter routes, shopping, and employment centers. With tree lined streets, larger lots, and a strong sense of neighborhood pride, Brier continues to attract buyers looking for space, privacy, and long term livability. Lifestyle in Brier Brier […]
Buyers and Sellers, General

When the Holidays Spark Thoughts About What Comes Next

The week before Christmas is not the time to make big decisions. It is a time to slow down, reflect, and quietly think about what the next year might bring. For many homeowners across South Snohomish and North King County, that includes the question of whether a move might make sense in 2026. If that […]

Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update (Dec 22 to Dec 29) This Week’s Stats New Listings: 19 ↓ (from 48)Pending Sales: 72 ↓ (from 146)Sold Homes: 70 ↓ (from 111)Price Reductions: 14 ↓ (from 55) Weekly Trend Overview With Christmas Day landing midweek, a slowdown across all categories was fully expected and clearly reflected in the data. New listings dropped to just 19 as many sellers […]

Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update (December 15 to December 22) This Week’s StatsNew Listings: 40 → (from 40)Pending Sales: 125 → (from 125)Sold Homes: 133 → (from 133)Price Reductions: 26 → (from 26) Weekly Trend Overview This past week brought a steady and predictable pattern across South Snohomish and North King Counties as we moved fully into the Christmas holiday window. All major metrics held […]

Community Community Spotlight: Brier, Washington Tucked between Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, and Bothell, Brier offers a quieter residential feel while staying closely connected to major commuter routes, shopping, and employment centers. With tree lined streets, larger lots, and a strong sense of neighborhood pride, Brier continues to attract buyers looking for space, privacy, and long term livability. Lifestyle in Brier Brier […]

Buyers and Sellers When the Holidays Spark Thoughts About What Comes Next The week before Christmas is not the time to make big decisions. It is a time to slow down, reflect, and quietly think about what the next year might bring. For many homeowners across South Snohomish and North King County, that includes the question of whether a move might make sense in 2026. If that […]

Uncategorized Weekly Market Update (December 8th to December 15th) Weekly Market Update (Dec 8 to Dec 15) This Week’s StatsNew Listings: 48 ↓ (from 103)Pending Sales: 146 ↑ (from 136)Sold Homes: 111 ↓ (from 119)Price Reductions: 55 ↓ (from 97) Weekly Trend Overview This week delivered a noticeable shift across South Snohomish and North King Counties as new inventory slowed while buyer activity picked […]

Community Community Spotlight: Mountlake Terrace, Washington Tucked just north of Seattle, Mountlake Terrace offers a great balance of convenience, community, and affordability compared to many nearby cities. With light rail access, growing local amenities, and easy freeway connections, it continues to attract buyers who want location without giving up lifestyle. Lifestyle and Local Highlights Mountlake Terrace is known for its strong […]

Buyers and Sellers Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate in South Snohomish and North King County For years, many homeowners felt locked in by their historically low mortgage rates. But today we are seeing more and more people across Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mukilteo, Mill Creek, Everett, Bothell, Kenmore, and Shoreline choosing to move even though it means taking on a higher rate.There are real life reasons behind this shift and most of […]

Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update For December 1st to December 8th This Week’s StatsNew Listings: 103 ↑ (from 37)Pending Sales: 136 ↑ (from 127)Sold Homes: 119 ↑ (from 106)Price Reductions: 97 ↑ (from 51) Weekly Trend Overview Activity bounced back across South Snohomish and North King Counties now that the Thanksgiving holiday pause is behind us. New listings jumped to 103 which brought some much needed […]

Community Community Spotlight: Woodinville Washington Welcome to Woodinville Washington Woodinville blends small town comfort with a destination feel thanks to its world class wineries, scenic Sammamish River Valley, and easy access to outdoor recreation. It is a community where people come to relax, explore, and enjoy the best of the Pacific Northwest. Lifestyle Woodinville is known for its inviting mix […]

Buyers and Sellers Most Experts Are Not Concerned About a Recession and Here Is What It Means for Buyers and Sellers in South Snohomish and North King County Talk of a recession comes up every year, especially when mortgage rates, inflation, or consumer confidence make headlines. The good news is that housing experts across the board are not expecting a recession that would impact our local real estate market the way people often fear. In fact, conditions across South Snohomish and North King […]

Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update (Nov 24 to Dec 1) This Week’s StatsNew Listings: 37 ↓ (from 89)Pending Sales: 127 ↓ (from 164)Sold Homes: 106 ↓ (from 126)Price Reductions: 51 ↓ (from 115) Weekly Trend Overview This short holiday week delivered a predictable slowdown across South Snohomish and North King Counties. New listings dropped sharply to 37 which is expected as many sellers choose to […]

Community Community Spotlight: Mukilteo Washington Quiet coastal living, a strong sense of community, and some of the best Puget Sound views anywhere in South Snohomish County. Mukilteo continues to be one of the most sought after places to live for buyers who want coastal charm with easy access to Everett, Lynnwood, and the Eastside. LifestyleMukilteo feels like a relaxing retreat […]

Buyers and Sellers 4 Reasons Your Home Is High On Every Buyers Wish List This Season in South Snohomish and North King County As we move deeper into the fall and early winter market, serious buyers are still out searching across South Snohomish and North King Counties. From Lynnwood and Edmonds to Bothell, Mill Creek, Shoreline, Mukilteo, and Everett, well priced and well presented homes are attracting strong attention. Here is why your home may be exactly what […]

Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Snapshot – South Snohomish & North King County Weekly Market Update (Nov 17 to Nov 24) This Week’s Stats New Listings: 89 ↓ (from 130 last week)Pending Sales: 164 ↑ (from 158)Sold Homes: 126 ↓ (from 130)Price Reductions: 115 ↓ (from 133) Weekly Trend Overview This week brought a continued slowdown in fresh inventory with only 89 new homes hitting the market. Even […]

Community Community Spotlight: Kenmore, WA Kenmore sits along the north shore of Lake Washington and gives you a relaxed lakeside feel with fast access to Seattle and the Eastside. Life here naturally leans outdoors. The Burke Gilman Trail cuts right through town for biking and walking, and Log Boom Park is the neighborhood’s gathering spot for paddleboarding, lakefront sunsets, and […]

Buyers and Sellers The Housing Market in South Snohomish and North King County Is Quietly Shifting as We Head into 2026 After several years of high mortgage rates and buyer hesitation, the local housing market is beginning to move in a more positive direction. Sellers are returning to the market, buyers are becoming more active, and conditions are lining up for a steadier 2026. This is not a dramatic surge, but it is a clear shift.If […]

Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Snapshot – South Snohomish & North King County This Week’s Stats (Oct 7–13): New Listings: 100 ↓ (from 177 last week) Pending Sales: 171 ↓ (from 193) Sold Homes: 124 ↓ (from 162) Price Reductions: 116 ↓ (from 176) 📉 Weekly Trend Overview This week saw a sharp drop in new listings as just 100 homes came to market, the lowest count we’ve […]

Buyers and Sellers What the Ongoing Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market It’s been several weeks now with the federal government in a shutdown, and while the headlines are growing louder, the housing market across South Snohomish and North King County continues to move forward. But the extended pause in Washington is creating a few extra wrinkles, so let’s look at what’s happening, what’s coming, and what […]

Buyers and Sellers Weekly Market Update (Nov 3–9) New Listings: 120 ↓ (from 130 last week)Pending Sales: 166 ↑ (from 158)Sold Homes: 138 ↑ (from 130)Price Reductions: 126 ↓ (from 133) 📈 Weekly Trend OverviewInventory continues to tighten as new listings dipped again to 120. Pending sales climbed to 166, showing that buyers are still active even as we move deeper into fall. […]

Buyers and Sellers Community Spotlight: Shoreline, WA Just north of Seattle, Shoreline delivers that perfect balance between suburban calm and city convenience. It’s a community known for top-rated schools, quick commuter access to I-5 and the light rail, and tree-lined neighborhoods that feel tucked away but never out of touch. Shoreline’s neighborhoods each bring their own charm. From the coastal views of […]