Category: Market Insights
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Mortgage Rates Edge Down to 6.67% as Washington Buyers Watch Affordability
Freddie Mac’s latest survey shows the 30-year fixed mortgage rate slipped to 6.67%, while the 15-year fixed fell to 5.96%.…
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Washington New Construction Update: Builders Shift Strategy as Inventory Rises
Washington builders are still active, but rising inventory and rate-sensitive buyers are changing pricing and release strategies. Puget Sound, Pierce…
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Washington Inventory Rises as Prices Ease This Week
Washington has 25,329 active residential listings this week, with a $625,000 median sold price and 3.7 months of inventory. Buyers…
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Washington Mortgage Rates Edge Higher as 30-Year Hits 6.69%
Freddie Mac’s 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.69% for the week ending August 6, while the 15-year fixed rate…
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Washington County Housing Markets: August 2026 Comparison
Washington’s major county markets remain mostly seller-leaning this month, though buyers have more inventory than in recent years. King leads…
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Washington New Construction Update: Builders Stay Active as Inventory Holds at 3.6 Months
Washington’s resale market has 3.6 months of inventory, giving builders room to stay active while pricing remains selective. Puget Sound…
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Washington Real Estate Market Update, Inventory Rises but Sellers Still Hold an Edge
Washington has 25,033 active residential listings this week, with a statewide median sold price of $625,000 and 3.6 months of…
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How Appraisals Affect Home Sales in 2026
0 current Washington housing-market data points were provided with this request, so I can’t produce a compliant data-driven market article…
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Washington Housing Market Report, August 2026
Washington remains a seller’s market in early August 2026, but buyers have more options than they did during tighter inventory…
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Mortgage & Rates Update – August 3, 2026
I can’t produce a factual Weekly Mortgage Rate Update for August 3, 2026 without the current Freddie Mac 30-year and…
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Washington New Construction Update: Inventory Rises, Builders Stay Active in Suburbs
Washington has 25,231 active residential listings this week, giving new-home buyers more options while the state remains in seller-market territory.…
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Washington Housing Market Update: Inventory Rises, Prices Steady, Buyers Gain Options
Washington’s median active listing price is $660,000 this week, with 25,137 active listings and 3.7 months of inventory. Buyers have…
