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Northwest Seattle & Southwest Snohomish County Housing Market Update | August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026

The Latest Market Shift: More Choices, More Selectivity The past two weeks brought a modest shift in both the Northwest Seattle and SW Snohomish County markets, with inventory edging lower and mortgage rates improving. The 30-year conventional rate declined from 6.625% to 6.375%, which is giving some buyers a little more purchasing power. In Northwest … Continued

Northwest Seattle & Southwest Snohomish County Housing Market Update | July 27, 2026

July 27, 2026

By brennerhill

Interest Rates are Rising, But Buyers Haven’t Gone Away The Northwest Seattle market continued to show resilience over the past two weeks despite mortgage rates climbing back to 6.625%. The rate increase is due to the bond market’s reaction to the increased hostilities in Iran. Inventory increased 3.3% as more sellers entered the market, with … Continued

Northwest Seattle & Southwest Snohomish County Housing Market Update | July 13, 2026

July 13, 2026

By brennerhill

Buyer Demand Holds Steady Despite Holiday Slowdown The Fourth of July holiday brought its usual seasonal slowdown to the local real estate market. As expected, fewer homeowners chose to list their homes during the holiday week, and buyer activity softened as many people focused on summer travel and celebrations. Once the holiday passed, new listings … Continued

Northwest Seattle & Southwest Snohomish County Housing Market Update | June 29, 2026

June 29, 2026

By brennerhill

The Early Summer Market Cools The early summer housing market has shifted gears across both Northwest Seattle and Southwest Snohomish County. While mortgage rates have remained steady at 6.25%, buyer activity has slowed noticeably over the past two weeks. Inventory continues to build, increasing 6.3% in Northwest Seattle and 10.4% in Southwest Snohomish County, while … Continued

Northwest Seattle & Southwest Snohomish County Housing Market Update | June 15, 2026

June 15, 2026

By brennerhill

The Market Isn’t Hot, But It’s Moving The local housing market continues to show resilience as we start to move into the summer season. Mortgage rates held steady at 6.25% over the past two weeks, providing buyers with a sense of stability. In both Northwest Seattle and Southwest Snohomish County, buyer activity improved while inventory … Continued

Northwest Seattle & Southwest Snohomish County Housing Market Update | June 1, 2026

June 2, 2026

By brennerhill

Memorial Day Creates a Temporary Pause as Inventory Reaches New Highs Holiday weekends almost always create a temporary slowdown in our local real estate market, and Memorial Day was no exception. The impact typically stretches across about two weeks, making week-to-week comparisons a little misleading. In Northwest Seattle, buyers were noticeably absent last week. The … Continued

Market Update: How Global Conflict, Oil Prices & Mortgage Rates Are Impacting Real Estate

May 21, 2026

By stevehill

The latest housing market numbers are in, and global economic uncertainty is once again influencing the Seattle real estate market. In the newest episode of Numbers to Know, Windermere Principal Economist Jeff Tucker explains how rising oil prices, inflation pressure, and international conflict are affecting mortgage rates, buyer activity, and the spring housing market across … Continued

Northwest Seattle & Southwest Snohomish County Housing Market Update | May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026

By brennerhill

It’s a Wonky Market! The local housing market continues to feel unsettled, with no strong momentum in either direction. We seem to be stuck somewhere between a soft seller’s market and a balanced market, making it difficult for both buyers and sellers to gauge where things are headed next. Economic uncertainty, global concerns, and rising … Continued

What Is a Wrap-Around Loan? A Creative Financing Strategy in Today’s Market

May 12, 2026

By stevehill

In today’s housing market, higher interest rates have caused many buyers and sellers to look beyond traditional financing. One increasingly discussed strategy is the wrap-around loan, often referred to simply as a “wrap loan.” While not appropriate for every situation, wrap financing can create opportunities for both buyers and sellers when structured correctly. At Brenner … Continued

Market Update: A Shifting Spring Market

May 7, 2026

By stevehill

The spring real estate market across Seattle, the Eastside, and Snohomish County is continuing to evolve, and many buyers and sellers are asking the same question: What kind of market are we really in right now? The answer is more nuanced than the headlines suggest. While inventory levels have improved compared to the extremely competitive … Continued

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