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

June 29, 2026

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

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

Northwest Seattle & Southwest Snohomish County Housing Market Update | May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

By brennerhill

Interest Rates Back Up Amid Inflation and US Debt Concerns Buyers in Southwest Snohomish County are more closely keeping pace with new listings more than those in Northwest Seattle. Over the past two weeks, SW Snohomish saw 99 new listings come on the market, with 80 going under contract. In contrast, Northwest Seattle had 143 … Continued

Northwest Seattle & Southwest Snohomish County Housing Market Update | April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026

By brennerhill

We hope everyone enjoyed the gorgeous weather this past weekend! It was a nice way to end spring break for the kiddos. Interest rates have been moving back down since the beginning of April, which is welcome news for everyone! We’re now back down to 6% for conforming rates, down from a recent high of … Continued

Western Washington Housing Market

April 15, 2026

By brennerhill

Western Washington Housing Market 2026:April NWMLS Market Update April 2026 Housing Market Update: What Rising Rates, Inventory, and Global Trends Mean for Sellers The housing market is being shaped by more than just local supply and demand right now. Broader economic forces—including mortgage rates, inflation, and global events—are directly influencing buyer behavior and overall market … Continued

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

April 6, 2026

By brennerhill

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