Current Market Data

This is the ‘dream living room’ — to Washingtonians

Furniture retailer Joybird surveyed over 2,500 Americans and asked them to describe their dream living room.

The best week to sell this year: April 14 – 20

Prospective sellers should prepare to jump on the market — the week of April 14 through 20 will be the best time to sell this year.

NAR: Existing-home sales post biggest gain in a year

Sales rose 9.5% from January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.38 million.

Median home price pushes up 10.2% in greater Seattle

Lack of housing inventory is pushing home prices higher in Seattle, according to the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

COMPASS agents are responsible for four of the 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle, all added to the MLS in the past 30 days.

Don’t paint your house these colors if you’re trying to sell

There’s a reason many homeowners opt for neutral shades when trying to sell their house — certain flashy colors may be off-putting to buyers.

Opendoor: A portrait of first-time homebuyers in 2023

Many buyers entered the housing market for the first time in 2023. But who were these first-timers, and what did their homebuying experience look like?

U.S. housing supply receives boost, marks first increase in eight months

With the spring market right around the corner, the U.S. housing supply finally got a boost. 

Today’s buyers prioritize price over location

Location, location, location … at least that’s how the old real estate adage goes, right?

Median sales prices rise across Puget Sound region

The median price across the NWMLS region was $606,111 in February, a 6% increase from February 2023, when the median was $575,000.

Craftsman is the most popular home style in Seattle

The octagonal home is the most popular style in the United States — but what about in Seattle?

NAR: Existing-home sales rise 3.1% in January

The median existing-home price for all housing types was $379,100, up 5.1% from $360,800 a year before.       

Seattle home sales increase for first time in nearly two years

Seattle home sales increased by 7% in January, marking the first year-over-year increase since March 2022.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

Agents from Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty and COMPASS listed many of the priciest new listings in Seattle this month.

The top exterior renovation trends in Seattle

Nationwide, homeowners are most likely to spend money on a fresh coat of paint to upgrade the exterior of their house. But can the same be said for Seattle residents?

Can buying a home lead to love? A new Zillow survey says yes

Home might really be where the heart is. According to a new Zillow survey, 42% of recent homebuyers reported finding love after buying their new home.

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