Current Market Data

Housing starts rise again in July thanks to multifamily sector 

The single-family sector managed to eke out a slight monthly gain, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

Builder confidence remains low in August with dip in sentiment survey 

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index slid a point to 32, reflecting ongoing negative sentiment in the homebuilding industry. 

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Seattle in July

Compass agents handled both the buyer and seller sides of the Seattle area’s most expensive residential real estate transaction last month.

Buyers gain leverage as home prices steady in northwest Washington

Windermere Real Estate Principal Economist Jeff Tucker shared his Seattle market insights for July — including his take that buyers are gaining leverage over sellers.

The average Realtor has 12 years of experience — and plans to stay in the industry for at least a few more

NAR’s report — which surveyed nearly 5,000 Realtor members — also found that the typical agent took on 10 transactions in 2024, the same as a year prior.

US home price growth slows in June, signaling shift toward buyer’s market

As the spring homebuying season ended, U.S. home price growth softened significantly, opening the door to improved affordability.

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MBA: Mortgage applications rise as mortgage rates slide on weakening U.S. economy 

Home-purchase activity remained elevated from 2024, but a cloudy economic outlook has deterred some would-be homebuyers. 

US housing market sees rising inventory, slower price growth and more negotiation room

After years of fast-paced home sales, tight inventory and relentless price growth, the U.S. housing market may finally be entering a new chapter.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

A $75 million estate on Lake Washington tops this month’s list of the 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle.

NAR: Pending home sales decline in June despite inventory increase

Geographically, the only region to post a monthly increase in pending sales was the Northeast, where they rose 2.1%, according to NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index.

Case-Shiller: Seattle home-price growth dips in May as national market undergoes ‘slow unwind’

Nationally, the pace of home-price appreciation declined to its slowest pace in almost two years, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index. 

Who’s moving to Seattle?

A new report from U-Haul identified the most common states of origin for do-it-yourself movers who relocated to Seattle.

Matthew Gardner’s Q2 2025 market insights

Real estate economist Matthew Gardner joins Agent Publishing Co-Publisher Anne Hartnett to unpack the biggest housing trends from the second quarter, plus the potential impact of a new Fed chair and the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

New-home sales climb in June as median price dips 

The inventory of new homes for sale surged year over year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.    

NAR: Existing-home sales price hits all time high in June 

At the same time, the pace of existing-home sales declined from May’s level. 

RE/MAX: Seattle home sales jump year over year in June 

Nationally, home sales rose 5.7% year over year and 1.3% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

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