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Northwest Seattle & Southwest Snohomish County Housing Market Update | April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026

At the end of March, we officially entered our 7th year of our Monday Market Update. The market has certainly gone through some changes since that very first edition, as has our format and what we track on a weekly basis. Of course, the reason we started tracking stats weekly back in March 2020 was … Continued

Northwest Seattle & Southwest Snohomish County Housing Market Update | March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

By brennerhill

Over the past two weeks, homes going under contract in NW Seattle are down by 7.2% over the previous two-week period. This is not the right direction for the spring market. I assume the rise in mortgage rates over the past three weeks is a driving factor in the decline in buyer activity. Interest rates … Continued

Potential New Home Energy Score Requirement in Washington

March 19, 2026

By brennerhill

Critics Say New Home Energy Requirement Could Burden Homeowners in Washington State. A new ordinance in Thurston County, Washington is drawing attention across the real estate industry after county leaders approved a requirement that homeowners in unincorporated areas obtain a Home Energy Score (HES) before listing their property for sale. The policy is being promoted … Continued

Western Washington Housing Market

March 11, 2026

By brennerhill

Western Washington Housing Market 2026:February NWMLS Market Update The latest housing data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service shows that the Western Washington housing market in 2026 is gradually shifting toward a more balanced environment. While buyer demand remains steady, inventory levels are increasing, giving buyers more choices than they have had in recent years. … Continued

Northwest Seattle & Southwest Snohomish County Housing Market Update | March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026

By brennerhill

We are still surprised that we are not seeing more new listings in SW Snohomish County with review dates. I had thought the last week of February that we were seeing a turning point since 42% of new listings had review dates, but this past week, it is back down to 26%. There were 9 … Continued

Northwest Seattle & Southwest Snohomish County Housing Market Update | February 23, 2026

February 23, 2026

By brennerhill

The NW Seattle market has picked up faster than SW Snohomish County. We have been surprised by the low number of homes with review dates in SW Snohomish County, especially homes that are in lower price ranges. This past week only 15% of new listings had review dates. This is down from 29% the previous … Continued

Northwest Seattle & Southwest Snohomish County Housing Market Update | February 9, 2026

February 9, 2026

By brennerhill

As we mentioned in our last market update, we are seeing more traditional single-family homes listed with review dates. That trend has continued over the last two weeks. The vast majority of these listings are also going under contract on or shortly after their review dates. This is all good news for sellers, and we … Continued

Northwest Seattle & Southwest Snohomish County Housing Market Update | January 26, 2026

January 26, 2026

By brennerhill

We are seeing more and more traditional single-family homes go on the market with review dates. This is a good sign that the market is heating up. NW Seattle currently has more review dates than SW Snohomish County. I was surprised by a handful of new listings in SW Snohomish that didn’t have review dates. … Continued

Mortgage Market Update:What Today’s Rates Mean for Buyers and Sellers

January 14, 2026

By brennerhill

The mortgage market is shifting, and understanding what’s happening right now can create real opportunities, whether you’re planning to buy, sell, or simply stay informed. In this short video, Windermere’s Chief Economist Jeff Tucker breaks down current mortgage rate trends and explains how they may impact your real estate strategy in the Seattle area and … Continued

Northwest Seattle & Southwest Snohomish County Housing Market Update | January 12, 2026

January 12, 2026

By brennerhill

We hope everyone had a lovely holiday season and that 2026 is off to a great start! Steve got to mark off a bucket list item and enjoyed a cruise through the Panama Canal, and I enjoyed family in town, with my niece visiting for a month. The real estate market is easing into 2026, … Continued