Real Estate - Keeping it Simple
Real Estate - Keeping it Simple
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Updated rules from our NWMLS - The New "First Look" for sellers marketing option
Effective September 4, 2026, the NWMLS will have in place the new "First Look" option for sellers. This program will provide Universal Broker Access, will help expand marketing your home during the listing preparation, provide you with an...
Real estate activity for July 2026 from the NWMLS
Appears we are in a "typical" Seattle area market where homes stay on the market longer due to less buyer activity during the summer months plus the challenges of home loan interest rates being over 6% for a 30 year fixed interest rate. Great t...
New Washington State Law - No Pocket Listings
The new Washington State law, effective June 11 2026, strictly bans the traditional use of "pocket listings" to exclusive real estate networks. (Wash State Bill 6091)A licensed real estate broker CANNOT market the sale or lease of reside...
June 2026 NWMLS Real estate acivity (Homes and Condos)
Not too much of a shift on months of inventory from May 2026 - homes are selling yet it is taking a much longer time on the market before they sell. Contrary to popular belief home prices are not crashing down as the year to year comparison is ...
May 2026 NWMLS Real estate acivity (Homes and Condos)
Yes, we are seeing a small increase of inventory, historically we see more inventory in the summner months so we will see if that trend continues this year. I have heard of a few multiple offer situations with homes selling for over their askin...