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Seattle Housing Market Update Podcasts
HFO's team of researchers and experts in the apartment market for Oregon and SW Washington review the latest news of interest to area multifamily owners and investors.
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Stay up-to-date on the Seattle housing market with weekly and monthly Seattle Real Estate Market Updates from Seattle real estate agent, Zach McDonald.
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Buying or selling a Tacoma home? Get tips and local market insight from your local Tacoma real estate agent Nic Lind with Commencement Bay Brokers.
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Washington's 2025 Legislative Session: Major Housing Law Changes
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7:46This episode reviews the most impactful housing legislation passed in Washington State’s intense 2025 session, including new rent control measures, changes to eviction procedures, and reforms to promote housing development. The following are among the laws signaling significant changes ahead for both renters and property owners across the state.…
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Oregon Housing Legislation Update: Key Bills and Changes
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5:50In this episode, we break down high, medium, and low priority bills that could impact renters, property owners, and the multifamily housing market, from changes to permitting and rent assistance to new rules for tax exemptions and rent control. Don’t miss this essential overview for anyone invested in Oregon's rental housing landscape.…
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Updates from the April 2025 Multifamily NW Apartment Report
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5:33This episode covers the April 2025 Multifamily NW Apartment Report with a tone of cautious optimism and a focus on digestible insights for a commuting audience.By HFO Investment Real Estate
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This episode is all about reasons to feel confident in Portland's multifamily future! While some headlines are still catching up to what's really happening on the ground, here at HFO we are seeing a market that is quietly strengthening and setting up for long-term opportunity.By HFO Investment Real Estate
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Compass, a major real estate brokerage, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), accusing it of monopolistic and anti-competitive practices. The lawsuit focuses on restrictive rules that ban pre-marketing and exclusive listings outside the MLS.
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Housing Crisis Exposed: Radical Solutions for Portland’s Broken Development Systems
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24:55HFO partner Greg Frick interviews Ezra Hammer, an attorney specializing in land use and real estate with Jordan Ramis law firm. Their discussion explores the critical housing challenges facing Portland and the state of Oregon. Hammer discusses the region's significant housing shortage, with approximately 45,000 missing housing units and low develop…
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Q1 Apartment Lending Trends, Rates & Opportunities in OR and WA
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18:43HFO's Greg Frick and Charlie Kokernak of Gantry, Inc. discuss the Q1 2025 Oregon and SW Washington multifamily market lending landscape. Despite political uncertainties, the market is finding stability. There's a significant pent-up demand for equity, driven by reasons like default and depreciation. Underwriting standards remain consistent, and rat…
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HFO's Lee Fehrenbacher on rising apartment insurance premiums and the positive signs for Portlands apartment market
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HFO partners Jack Stephens and Greg Frick on the 2025 Multifamily market in Oregon and SW Washington
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Washington’s New Governor, Seattle Housing Plans & More News
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6:52Dive into this week’s Multifamily Marketwatch! Washington Governor Bob Ferguson tackles housing affordability challenges with zoning reforms and rent stabilization efforts. Seattle’s ambitious 20-year housing plan faces roadblocks that could delay new developments. Meanwhile, Portland’s vibrant market sees growth with key projects like Sellwood Blu…
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Legislative Updates for Oregon and Washington - 2025 Updates and Impacts on Multifamily Housing Investments
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5:35Explore the latest legislative updates impacting multifamily housing investments in Oregon and Washington! In this episode, we cover Oregon's new mandates like air conditioning requirements (SB 54), changes to rent cap exemptions (SB 722), and Washington's push for innovative housing solutions such as commercial conversions and zoning reforms. Lear…
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HFO Interview with Wayne Achen of Pacific Exteriors NW
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13:07In this episode of HFO Multifamily Marketwatch, Greg Frick interviews Wayne Achen, Project Coordinator at Pacific Exteriors NW. They explore common exterior issues in multifamily buildings in the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing the significance of regular maintenance and early problem detection, such as water intrusion, failing windows, and improper…
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HFO-TV Interview with Dr. Gerard Mildner on the proposed extension of the Metro Supporting Housing Services
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25:13In this episode of HFO Multifamily Marketwatch, we delve into the contentious debate surrounding the Portland Supportive Housing Services (SHS) tax, which funds homeless services and is set to expire in 2030. A proposed 20-year extension would lower the tax rate from 1% to 0.9%, yet concerns remain about the tax's high rate and its implications for…
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Innovative Legislative Measures and Technological Advances
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6:15Explore Oregon's critical housing shortage as this episode examines low vacancy rates, rent burdens, and the influence of second homes. It dives into the contrasting legislative approaches between Republicans and Democrats on issues like homelessness and governance, while also discussing new requirements for cooling systems in multifamily housing a…
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Oregon's Housing Landscape and Legislative Priorities
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6:39This episode covers groundbreaking measures reshaping multifamily housing, including rent increase caps in manufactured home parks and streamlining kit home permits in Washington. It also highlights the transformative role of AI in real estate and discusses the ripple effects of NIH grant cuts on OHSU.…
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HFO Interview with Olivia Clark, Portland City Councilor
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17:27In this episode, newly elected city councilor Olivia Clark shares her bold vision for tackling housing and development challenges. She discusses streamlining the permitting process, revising zoning regulations, and fostering a more collaborative environment at City Hall to support sustainable growth. Olivia highlights her approach to reducing admin…
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HFO Interview with Portland City Council member Eric Zimmerman
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23:31In this episode, we sit down with Portland City Council member Eric Zimmerman to discuss the city’s growing challenges and opportunities in multifamily housing; from tackling frustrating permitting delays to reducing regulatory burdens that weigh heavily on multifamily property owners, our guest shares candid insights into hurdles facing the housin…
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#24 - King County Housing Market sees Inventory Surge
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11:50The King County housing market saw a significant jump in inventory in January, with active listings rising 62.6% year over year, according to the latest report from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. While increased supply is giving buyers more options, affordability remains a concern as median home prices continue to climb. Keep reading to le…
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Housing Policy Updates in Oregon and Washington
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3:47This week’s episode dives into the legislative discussions shaping housing policy in Oregon and Washington. From proposed caps on rent increases to measures promoting condo development and tenant protections—plus new requirements for air conditioning in multifamily properties—these debates could transform the housing landscape in the Pacific Northw…
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Dr. Peter Linneman’s 2025 Real Estate Insights
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Seattle Weekly Housing Market Update | 1.28.25
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9:26I share Seattle housing market stats from January 2025 in this Seattle Real Estate Market Update About the Seattle Real Estate Market Updates: Stay up-to-date on the Seattle housing market with weekly and monthly Seattle Real Estate Market Updates from Seattle real estate agent, Zach McDonald. Have questions about the Seattle real estate market? Th…
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Seattle Weekly Housing Market Update | 1.22.25
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8:14I share Seattle housing market stats from January 2025 in this Seattle Real Estate Market Update. About the Seattle Real Estate Market Updates: Stay up-to-date on the Seattle housing market with weekly and monthly Seattle Real Estate Market Updates from Seattle real estate agent, Zach McDonald. Have questions about the Seattle real estate market? T…
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Seattle Weekly Housing Market Update | 1.15.25
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7:40I share Seattle housing market stats from January 2025 in this Seattle Real Estate Market Update. About the Seattle Real Estate Market Updates: Stay up-to-date on the Seattle housing market with weekly and monthly Seattle Real Estate Market Updates from Seattle real estate agent, Zach McDonald. Have questions about the Seattle real estate market? T…
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Seattle Weekly Housing Market Update | 12.24.24
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4:36I share Seattle housing market stats from December 2024 in this Seattle Real Estate Market Update. About the Seattle Real Estate Market Updates: Stay up-to-date on the Seattle housing market with weekly and monthly Seattle Real Estate Market Updates from Seattle real estate agent, Zach McDonald. Have questions about the Seattle real estate market? …
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#23 - 2025 Housing Market: Will Seattle's Prices Soar to 7% Growth?
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33:44Dan Chapman, from Fairway Independent Mortgage, provides insights into the 2025 housing market. Key predictions include national home price growth of 4%, with Seattle expected to see a 6-7% increase, driven by limited inventory and robust demand. Rising mortgage rates, currently around 6.75%, continue to challenge affordability, keeping many potent…
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#22 - Realtor Commissions Remain Strong Despite $418M NAR Settlement
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14:03The $418 million settlement against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) was predicted to disrupt the real estate industry, slashing agent commissions and housing prices. However, real-world data shows minimal impact. Average buyer-agent commissions barely budged, holding steady at 2.62% before the settlement and 2.59% afterward. Critics argu…
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Seattle Real Estate Market Update | December 2024
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11:18I share Seattle housing market stats from November 2024 in this Seattle Real Estate Market Update. About the Seattle Real Estate Market Updates: Stay up-to-date on the Seattle housing market with weekly and monthly Seattle Real Estate Market Updates from Seattle real estate agent, Zach McDonald. Have questions about the Seattle real estate market? …
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Oregon's population increases after years of decline and the state's economic forecast grows brighter
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6:20After years of slight declines, Oregon's population increased in 2024 according to the latest estimates released by Portland State University. State economists released a new report showing a significant increase in expected revenues, and nearly two dozen leaders from Oregon, Washington and BC Canada recently met in Portland to strategize on future…
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Seattle Weekly Housing Market Update | 11.26.24
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7:22I share Seattle housing market stats from November 2024 in this Seattle Real Estate Market Update. About the Seattle Real Estate Market Updates: Stay up-to-date on the Seattle housing market with weekly and monthly Seattle Real Estate Market Updates from Seattle real estate agent, Zach McDonald. Have questions about the Seattle real estate market? …
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Rising Insurance, Oregon's New Rent Assistance and the Housing Accountability Office Explored
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5:02In this episode: Multifamily insurance is on the rise; some renters on the Oregon Health Plan are newly eligible for rent assistance; and the state's new Housing Accountability and Production Office is set to launch July 1.By HFO Investment Real Estate
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Seattle Weekly Housing Market Update | 11.19.24
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9:09I share Seattle housing market stats from November 2024 in this Seattle Real Estate Market Update. About the Seattle Real Estate Market Updates: Stay up-to-date on the Seattle housing market with weekly and monthly Seattle Real Estate Market Updates from Seattle real estate agent, Zach McDonald. Have questions about the Seattle real estate market? …
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Seattle Real Estate Market Update | November 2024
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13:12I share Seattle housing market stats from October 2024 in this Seattle Real Estate Market Update. About the Seattle Real Estate Market Updates: Stay up-to-date on the Seattle housing market with weekly and monthly Seattle Real Estate Market Updates from Seattle real estate agent, Zach McDonald. Have questions about the Seattle real estate market? T…
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Seattle Weekly Housing Market Update | 11.07.24
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13:45I share Seattle housing market stats from November 2024 in this Seattle Real Estate Market Update. About the Seattle Real Estate Market Updates: Stay up-to-date on the Seattle housing market with weekly and monthly Seattle Real Estate Market Updates from Seattle real estate agent, Zach McDonald. Have questions about the Seattle real estate market? …
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Up for Growth Releases Annual Housing Deficit Estimates
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4:46Up for Growth’s latest Housing Underproduction report is out, highlighting key trends and regional insights into the U.S. housing shortage. HFO's Michael Pierce summarizes the latest data.By HFO Investment Real Estate
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Seattle Weekly Housing Market Update | 10.28.24
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7:57I share Seattle housing market stats from October 2024 in this Seattle Real Estate Market Update. About the Seattle Real Estate Market Updates: Stay up-to-date on the Seattle housing market with weekly and monthly Seattle Real Estate Market Updates from Seattle real estate agent, Zach McDonald. Have questions about the Seattle real estate market? T…
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Seattle Weekly Housing Market Update | 10.22.24
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6:55I share Seattle housing market stats from October 2024 in this Seattle Real Estate Market Update. About the Seattle Real Estate Market Updates: Stay up-to-date on the Seattle housing market with weekly and monthly Seattle Real Estate Market Updates from Seattle real estate agent, Zach McDonald. Have questions about the Seattle real estate market? T…
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Multifamily NW Fall Apartment Report Summary
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#21 - Market Update: Lowered mortgage rates provide boost but affordability remains elusive
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9:02Northwest MLS, the source for the most current, accurate market listing data in Washington state, today released its Market Snapshot for the month of September 2024. Market Recap The further reduction of interest rates in September by the Federal Reserve provided a positive end-of-the-summer boost to the market. Double-digit increases in active and…
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Select infrastructure and job growth prospects for Portland and Oregon
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4:05In this episode of Multifamily Marketwatch Podcast, senior researcher and host Mike Pierce offers an update on some major infrastructure and job growth projects ahead in Portland and Oregon. HFO’s podcasts are sponsored by: Pacific Exteriors NW, apartment siding contractors specializing in multifamily, apartments, condos, residential, hotels, resor…
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Seattle Weekly Housing Market Update | 10.12.24
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6:10I share Seattle housing market stats from October 2024 in this Seattle Real Estate Market Update. About the Seattle Real Estate Market Updates: Stay up-to-date on the Seattle housing market with weekly and monthly Seattle Real Estate Market Updates from Seattle real estate agent, Zach McDonald. Have questions about the Seattle real estate market? T…
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Seattle Real Estate Market Update | October 2024
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13:04I share Seattle housing market stats from September 2024 in this Seattle Real Estate Market Update. About the Seattle Real Estate Market Updates: Stay up-to-date on the Seattle housing market with weekly and monthly Seattle Real Estate Market Updates from Seattle real estate agent, Zach McDonald. Have questions about the Seattle real estate market?…
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Seattle Weekly Housing Market Update | 10.02.2024
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8:48I share Seattle housing market stats from October 2024 in this Seattle Real Estate Market Update. About the Seattle Real Estate Market Updates: Stay up-to-date on the Seattle housing market with weekly and monthly Seattle Real Estate Market Updates from Seattle real estate agent, Zach McDonald. Have questions about the Seattle real estate market? T…
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#20 - New Report Illustrates Just How STUCK The Housing Market Has Become
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16:49Just 2.5% of homes in the US changed hands this year in the first eight months, the lowest turnover rate in at least 30 years, according an analysis by Redfin. The latest data from the real estate brokerage underscores just how much the housing market has stalled in 2024 as Americans faced a toxic combination of record-high home prices and elevated…
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Seattle Weekly Housing Market Update | 9.27.2024
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8:40I share Seattle housing market stats from September 2024 in this Seattle Real Estate Market Update. About the Seattle Real Estate Market Updates: Stay up-to-date on the Seattle housing market with weekly and monthly Seattle Real Estate Market Updates from Seattle real estate agent, Zach McDonald. Have questions about the Seattle real estate market?…
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Seattle Weekly Housing Market Update | 9.19.2024
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7:33I share Seattle housing market stats from July 2024 in this Seattle Real Estate Market Update. About the Seattle Real Estate Market Updates: Stay up-to-date on the Seattle housing market with weekly and monthly Seattle Real Estate Market Updates from Seattle real estate agent, Zach McDonald. Have questions about the Seattle real estate market? Thin…
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Seattle Weekly Housing Market Update | 9.06.2024
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7:32I share Seattle housing market stats from July 2024 in this Seattle Real Estate Market Update. About the Seattle Real Estate Market Updates: Stay up-to-date on the Seattle housing market with weekly and monthly Seattle Real Estate Market Updates from Seattle real estate agent, Zach McDonald. Have questions about the Seattle real estate market? Thin…
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Seattle Real Estate Market Update | September 2024
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14:53I share Seattle housing market stats from August 2024 in this Seattle Real Estate Market Update. About the Seattle Real Estate Market Updates: Stay up-to-date on the Seattle housing market with weekly and monthly Seattle Real Estate Market Updates from Seattle real estate agent, Zach McDonald. Have questions about the Seattle real estate market? Th…
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Seattle Weekly Housing Market Update | 8.28.2024
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7:48I share Seattle housing market stats from August 2024 in this Seattle Real Estate Market Update. About the Seattle Real Estate Market Updates: Stay up-to-date on the Seattle housing market with weekly and monthly Seattle Real Estate Market Updates from Seattle real estate agent, Zach McDonald. Have questions about the Seattle real estate market? Th…
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Seattle Weekly Housing Market Update | 8.22.2024
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8:35I share Seattle housing market stats from July 2024 in this Seattle Real Estate Market Update. About the Seattle Real Estate Market Updates: Stay up-to-date on the Seattle housing market with weekly and monthly Seattle Real Estate Market Updates from Seattle real estate agent, Zach McDonald. Have questions about the Seattle real estate market? Thin…
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#19 - Mortgage Rates Remain High, But Signs of Market Improvement Emerge
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9:05High mortgage interest rates continue to challenge the housing market, with both buyers and sellers hesitant to engage in transactions. Despite this, the market shows signs of loosening, as recent data suggests a potential decline in rates. As of August 13th, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate stands at 6.49%, the lowest in over a year. Although home …
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