Local Events-King and Snohomish Counties May 3, 2018

2018 Farmer’s Market Schedule

Check out the local Farmer’s Markets

http://www.windermerenorth.com/farmers-market-schedule

South Snohomish County April 17, 2018

South Snohomish County Home Prices Continue to Go Up!

South Snohomish County Quarterly Market Trends

It is the time of year when our market starts to take off. Spring is here and we are starting to see seasonal increases in inventory. In fact, there was a 47% increase in new listings in March compared to February. That increase was matched by a 48% rise in pending sales, illustrating very strong demand for housing in your area. Last month, the average list-to-sale price ratio (the amount the sale price topped the list price) was 103%, indicating that multiple offers were the norm. We ended the quarter with 0.5 months of inventory – the lowest level yet. More inventory would be absorbed by happy buyers looking for more selection and would help temper price growth, which is up 15% year-over-year.

South Snohomish County real estate has been a hot spot due to reasonable commute times and overall affordability compared to “in-city” real estate. In fact, the median price in March was 47% higher in Seattle Metro. Sellers are enjoying amazing returns due to this phenomenon, and buyers are securing mortgages with minor debt service due to low interest rates. This is a very strong seller’s market, but buyers who are securing a home are already enjoying appreciation in equity.

This is only a snapshot of the trends in south Snohomish County; please contact me if you would like further explanation of how the latest trends relate to you.

Price AppreciationSouth Snohomish County April 10, 2018

How Much Has Your Home Appreciated since 2014?

Price Appreciation since 2014

Lynnwood:

Do you know what your home is worth? This is an example of an actual home that was sold in 2014 and again in 2017, with no remodel or significant improvements in between – for a resounding 42.85% increase in value! This is actual, pound-for-pound appreciation in south Snohomish County. Since 2014, home values in the greater Seattle area have grown over 10% each year. Contact me if you want to chat about your home’s value!