Real Estate Blog

Rates Refuse to Drop Ahead of Election. How About After?

Bond investors do not like the options of either presidential candidate, as each has potential market woes. Initially, we will see a sideways movement, ...

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Pended Homes Sales Up 43.4% Year Over Year for October

Residential home sales are up 24.7% Y/Y for October also despite mortgage rates creeping up each week. Come and see what our market is doing in real-time ...

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Zillow says, "...Seattle no longer considered a seller’s market"

Zillow says, "...Seattle no longer considered a seller’s market" Well is that new? Haven't we been saying for the last three months we are a balanced ...

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Real Estate Pended Homes Up 42.9% and Mortgage Rates Continue To Climb

Real Estate Pended Homes Up 42.9% and Mortgage Rates Continue To Climb! Year over year for the month of October, single family pended sales are up..

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Listings on the rise as mortgage rates hit 24-month low

Listings on the rise as mortgage rates hit 24-month low. Does this mean a market shift or just a more balanced market? Is this the dreaded real estate ...

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The Fed Rate Cut Didn't Help Mortgage Rates? Why?!

The Fed Rate Cut Didn't Help Mortgage Rates? Why not? What do you mean rates went up?! Learn more about why the Fed rates can impact mortgage rates ...

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10 Benefits of Using a Local Real Estate Agent in Bellevue

Looking to buy or sell a home in Bellevue? Discover 10 benefits of using a local real estate agent, from market expertise to faster transactions and ...

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Why Fed Day Matters Even Though Mortgage Rates Are Already Lower

If the Fed Funds Rate (the thing that is being cut on Wednesday) were the only part of the announcement, a 0.25% cut would likely cause other interest ...

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Expert Tips for Securing a Top Bellevue Property

Discover how to score a good deal on Bellevue property by researching trends, working with local agents, exploring off-market listings, and negotiating ...

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Why You Might Regret Waiting For Better Rates After The Fed Cuts

Why You Might Regret Waiting For Better Rates After The Fed Cuts. Fed Funds Rate that will be getting caught up to the rest of the market. It is not ...

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