Recent Articles

March New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 6.2 Percent (April 2024)

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released insightful data that reflects a noticeable uptick in new home purchase mortgage applications.

Mercer Island School District Board Announces Open Enrollment for 2024-2025 (April 2024)

Starting 2024-2025, MISD will open its doors to new, nonresident students for full-time enrollment in grades 8-12. This means more educational opportunities and growth for students seeking quality education within our esteemed school district.

Mortgage Application Surge Marks Positive Start to 2024 (January 2024)

The MBA reports a 9.9% increase in mortgage applications for the first week of January 2024, indicating a post-holiday surge in both refinance and purchase activity despite fluctuating interest rates.

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Navigating the Real Estate Market: The Critical Importance of Choosing an Experienced Broker (January 2024)

A recent report from the CFA has shed light on a shocking truth in the industry: nearly half of all brokers might have been involved in selling only 0 to 1 homes in the past year. What does this mean to you as a buyer or seller?

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Realtor.com features Obenhaus Somerset Haus 2 - Unique Homes (December 2023)

Realtor.com - Unique Homes - A new construction showstopper just landed on the market in Bellevue, WA, for $3,595,000. Best of all, it’s stylish and sustainable.

Energy Efficiency Will Help Drive Future Property Value (November 2023)

Delve into a profound discussion that is shaping the future of real estate: the growing importance of energy efficiency in determining property value.

Seattle Housing Levy. (October 2023)

The Seattle Housing Levy is once again up for consideration by voters in November. If passed, the levy would allocate $970 million to new affordable housing development over the next seven years, more than triple the previous housing levy passed in 2016.

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Dwell Development Receives Double Honors: Wins Two Prestigious Built Green Hammer Awards for Innovating Sustainable Building (Sep 2023)

I have some incredibly exciting news to share with you today. As you know, I've been working closely with Dwell Development, one of the area's most innovative and eco-conscious developers. I am absolutely thrilled to announce that Dwell Developments was recently awarded not one but two prestigious Built Green Hammer Awards!

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Analyzing the Impact of Second Quarter GDP and Durable Goods Orders on the Housing Market (August 2023)

The Second Quarter GDP data provides valuable insights into our national economy's overall health and direction. A strong GDP growth rate is typically encouraging for businesses and consumers. It indicates economic expansion, job creation, and increased consumer spending power…

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The Evolution of Mortgage Rates: Understanding the Current Landscape (August 2023)

In today's article, we'll dive into the world of mortgage rates and how they have evolved over the past few decades.

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Washington State Senate Passes Middle Housing Bill (June 2023)

The Washington State Senate has passed a Middle Housing Bill, which is designed to encourage the construction of housing such as townhouses, duplexes, and other forms of “middle housing” in certain residential areas. The bill eliminates…

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Seattle is once again the fastest-growing big city in the United States (May 2023)

According to census data, Seattle is once again the fastest-growing big city in the United States.

This marks the fourth consecutive year that the city has seen a population increase, with a…

Lack of Existing Inventory Boosts Builder Confidence (May 2023)

Limited existing inventory, which has put a renewed emphasis on new construction, resulted in a solid gain for builder confidence in May even as the industry continues to face several challenges, including building material supply chain disruptions and tightening credit conditions for construction loans.

Mortgage Delinquency Rate Declines to Second-Lowest (May 2023)

The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties decreased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.56 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the first quarter of 2023, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) National Delinquency Survey.

Market Insights 2023 - Will Prices Fall Back? And If So, How Far? (March, 12th, 2023)

Are you looking for insights on the current housing market? We have just the article for you. In the following article, Todd Britsch analyzes the current housing market and forecasts where it is headed next.

Outdoor dining to stay in Seattle, but there’s a cost for business owners. (February, 14th, 2023)

The Seattle Department of Transportation announced that it will continue to issue permits for designated ‘streateries’. However, SDOT also announced that business owners must now pay a yearly.

Mortgage applications increased 7.0 percent from one week earlier! - (January, 26th, 2023)

Mortgage applications increased 7.0 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 20, 2023.

The Benefits of an Annual Insurance Review - January 2023

Many homeowners purchase an insurance policy when they first move in, but they may not understand the importance of periodically reviewing it or reassessing their needs. It's an oversight that can ultimately lead to a gap in their coverage.