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Seasonal slowdown evident but industry watchers expect more supply and moderating prices
Seasonal slowdown evident but industry watchers expect more supply and moderating prices Back to News Center December 20, 2024 Key metrics on housing activity were mixed in November as seasonal slowdowns began, according to Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Its latest report shows systemwide month-over-month declines in new listings, total inventory, pending sales, closed sales and…
Read MoreWCRER publishes 2024 “State of the State’s Housing” report
WCRER publishes 2024 “State of the State’s Housing” report Back to News Center November 27, 2024 Nearly half of all renter households across Washington state pay more than 30% or income on housing costs. Some of these cost-burdened renters pay more than 50%, according to The State of the State’s Housing Report published by the…
Read MoreNorthwest MLS reported strong increases in sales, inventory and prices during October
Northwest MLS reported strong increases in sales, inventory and prices during October Back to News Center November 20, 2024 Pending sales of single family homes and condos in counties served by Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) jumped nearly 27% during October compared to the same month a year ago. Last month’s volume of mutually accepted…
Read MoreHUD awards modular housing grant to colleges in Washington and Colorado
HUD awards modular housing grant to colleges in Washington and Colorado Back to News Center November 1, 2024 Comprehensive guidelines for designers and builders working on modular units and factory-built housing projects using mass timber and light wood frame members are being developed by two universities thanks to a $225,000 grant. The U.S. Department of…
Read MoreBellevue welcoming affordable housing developers with new incentives
Bellevue welcoming affordable housing developers with new incentives Back to News Center October 23, 2024 Recent actions by the City of Bellevue could result in the addition of 4,400 affordable housing units in the state’s fifth largest city. The median home price there is around $1.5 million. Bellevue’s initiative to reduce its affordable housing gap…
Read MoreLowered mortgage rates spur hope for buyers, but rising prices still limit activity
Lowered mortgage rates spur hope for buyers, but rising prices still limit activity Back to News Center October 15, 2024 Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since February 2023 last month, but the cut did not spark much movement in homebuyer demand, according to the latest data from Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS). Its…
Read MoreWorking smoke alarms cut risk of home fire deaths by more than half
Working smoke alarms cut risk of home fire deaths by more than half Back to News Center October 1, 2024 Having working smoke alarms can save lives and property. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) founded and promotes Fire Prevention Week in its quest to reduce losses with “information, knowledge, and passion.” This year’s observance…
Read MoreLitter in Washington state: a big, costly problem with a simple solution
Litter in Washington state: a big, costly problem with a simple solution Back to News Center September 24, 2024 Good news: 75% of Washingtonians don’t litter, according to research by the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE). Bad news: The litterbugs cause “expensive cleanups, dangerous road conditions, loss of community tourism, and big environmental impacts.”…
Read MoreHome sales unaffected by presidential elections
Home sales unaffected by presidential elections Back to News Center September 24, 2024 Presidential elections have little impact on home sales in the five months leading up to such elections, according to research by John Burns Research & Consulting. The firm measured both new and existing homes. “The annual seasonal decline in home sales is…
Read MoreArmy Building pilot project of sustainable barracks at JBLM
Army Building pilot project of sustainable barracks at JBLM Back to News Center Photo courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District August 22, 2024 Groundbreaking ceremonies for a sustainably designed barracks project at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) were held earlier this month. The “twin barracks” feature two 44,500-square-foot structures designed to house 168…
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