Real estate listings prices spike this week in northwest Seattle This Week: The median list price in northwest Seattle is $849,950 up from last week’s $740,000.  Inventory has been tightening and days-on-market increasing recently.   The Market Action Index  (see below MAI chart) has been basically flat, not providing strong indication for market conditions. Average days-on-market (106 days)  up  from last week’s (98 days), asking price per square foot $310, median house size 2880 (sq ft).  Supply and Demand Home sales continue to outstrip supply and the Market Action Index has been moving higher for several weeks.  This is a Seller’s market so watch for upward pricing pressure in the near future if the trend continues.    Price  Prices in  northwest Seattle are remaining at a plateau... 12/03/2015

                                                                 Columbia City’s real estate  inventory tightening market times  falling    This Week:  The median list price this week in the Columbia City neighborhood  is $399,990 down from last week’s $440,000. Inventory is tightening and days-on-market is falling.  The Market Action Index (see MAI chart below) shows demand heating up.  These are relatively bullish signs for prices.   Percent of properties with price decreases: 32%  unchanged   from last week’s 32%. Average days-on-market: 68 days up  unchanged  last week’s 78 days.   Is it a good time to sell my home? Inventory levels in northeast Seattle at or near all time lows.   The key to maximizing your listing price is in the preparation and pricing.   For listing tips click he... 12/02/2015

       Northeast Seattle’s real estate inventory shrinking market times upThis Week:The median list price in Northeast Seattle (zip code 98125) is $562,000 up from  last week’s $550,000.  Inventory has been lightening lately and the Market Action Index (see MAI chart below) has been trending up.   Though days-on-market is increasing, these are mildly positive indications for the market.   Check in  next week to see how the  housing market in northeast Seattle  is shaping up.Average days-on-market (DOM) 33 days up from last week’s 30 days.Percent of properties with price decreases 27% down from last week’s 29%.  Is it a good time to sell my home?Inventory levels in northeast Seattle at or near all time lows.   The key to maximizing your listing price is in the preparation and pricing.   ... 12/02/2015

 Increased demand may help stabilize Haller Lake’s real estate pricesThe median list price this week for Haller Lake real estate  is $488,950  down from last week’s $499,950. Inventory is tightening and days-on-market is falling.  The Market Action Index (see below MAI chart) shows demand heating up.  These are relatively bullish signs for prices.Supply and DemandWhile the Market Action Index shows some strengthening in the last few weeks, prices have settled in a bit of a plateau.  We’re currently in a Seller’s market so prices will likely resume their climb should this trend persist.  PriceWe continue to see prices in the Haller Lake area hovering around their high point.  Look for a persistent down-shift in the Market Action Index before we see prices deviate from these levels.For a ... 12/02/2015

Low real estate inventory in the  Roosevelt-Ravenna-Maple Leaf keeps prices up This week:The median list price in Seattle’s Roosevelt-Ravenna Maple Leaf neighborhoods is $695,000 up from last week’s $674,000. Inventory has been lightening lately and the Market Action Index (see MAI chart below) has been trending up.  Though days-on-market is increasing, these are mildly positive indications for the market.Supply and DemandWhile the Market Action Index shows some strengthening in the last few weeks, prices have not seemed to move from their plateau.   Should the upward trend in sales relative to inventory continue, expect prices to resume an upward climb in tandem with the MAI.Is it a good time to sell my home?Inventory levels in northeast Seattle at or near all time lows.   The key to m... 12/01/2015

                                                    Laurelhurst-Windermere’s real estate make a late season surgeThis week:The median list price this week for the Laurelhurst-Windermere  area is $1,374,500 up from last week’s $1,227,500.  Inventory has been lightening lately and the Market Action Index (MAI see below chart) has been trending up.  Though days-on-market is increasing, these are mildly positive indications for the market.Is it a good time to sell my home?Inventory levels in northeast Seattle at or near all time lows.   The key to maximizing your listing price is in the preparation and pricing.   For listing tips click here.                                                                           Supply and Demand                               Market conditions have been c... 12/01/2015

 Haller Lake’s real estate market is not giving strong up or down signals The median list price this week for Haller Lake real estate  is $499,950  down from last week’s $519,975. Inventory is tightening and days-on-market is falling.  But demand measured by the Market Action Index (see below MAI chart) is also trending down.  The market is not giving strong up or down signals from these data. Supply and DemandMarket conditions have been consistently cooling in the past several weeks.  Because we’re still in the Seller’s zone, prices have not yet begun to drop.  It may take a few more weeks of slack demand for prices to reflect and begin to fall.  Expect prices to fall if the index persistently falls to the Buyer’s zone.PriceWhile this week the median price in the Haller Lake area didn’... 11/24/2015

Northeast Seattle’s real estate market displaying some negative trends NOVEMBER 24, 2015 BY ADMIN          Northeast Seattle’s real estate market displaying some negative trends This Week: The median list price in Northeast Seattle (zip code 98125) is $550,000 unchanged from  last week’s $550,000.  The Market Action Index (see MAI chart below) has been trending down lately, indicating demand falling along with supply. Conditions point to mildly negative trends for the market.   Check in  next week to see how the  housing market in northeast Seattle  is shaping up. Average days-on-market (DOM) 30 days down from last week’s 35 days. Percent of properties with price decreases 29% up  from last week’s 26%.   Is it a good time to sell my home? Inventory levels in northeast Seattle at or near... 11/24/2015

  Magnolia real estate demand and inventory both falling This Week:The median list price this week in Magnolia is $1,074,995 up from last week’s  list price of $999,972. The Market Action Index (see below MAI chart) has been trending down lately, indicating demand falling along with supply.  Conditions point to mildly negative trends for the market. Magnolia real estate supply and demand In the last few weeks the market has achieved a relative stasis point in terms of sales to inventory.  However,  inventory is sufficiently low to keep us in the Seller’s Market zone so watch changes in the MAI.  If the market heats up, prices are likely to resume an upward climb.Average days-on-market: 63 up  from last week’s 58 days.Percent of properties with price decreases: 32%  up   from last week’s... 11/23/2015

   Northwest Seattle’s real estate inventory tightening, demand up This Week: The median list price in northwest Seattle is $849,950 up from last week’s $762,500.  Inventory has been lightening lately and the Market Action Index  (see below MAI chart) has been trending up. Though days -on-market is increasing, these are mildly positive indications for the market. Average days-on-market (109 days) up  from last week’s (102 days), asking price per square foot $316, median house size 2915 (sq ft).  Supply and Demand Home sales continue to outstrip supply and the Market Action Index has been moving higher for several weeks.  This is a Seller’s market so watch for upward pricing pressure in the near future if the trend continues.     Price  Again this week we see prices in northwest Seattle ... 11/20/2015

                                  Columbia City’s real estate  market is starting to show cooling signs   This Week:  The median list price this week in the Columbia City neighborhood  is $440,000 down from last week’s $444,950. Inventory is tightening and days-on-market is falling.  But  demand as measured by the Market Action Index (see MAI chart below) is also trending down.  The market is not giving strong up or down signals from these data.  Percent of properties with price decreases: 32%  up  from last week’s 30%. Average days-on-market: 68 days up  unchanged  last week’s 68 days.   Is it a good time to sell my home? Inventory levels in northeast Seattle at or near all time lows.   The key to maximizing your listing price is in the preparation and pricing.   For listing tips click... 11/20/2015

                              Laurelhurst-Windermere’s real estate inventory and days-on-market both climbing This week:The median list price this week for the Laurelhurst-Windermere  area is $1,227,500 down from last week’s $1,325,000.  Inventory and days-on-market are both trending higher recently.  However, the improved Market Action Index (MAI see below chart) implies some increased demand will temper the negative trends. . Is it a good time to sell my home?Inventory levels in northeast Seattle at or near all time lows.   The key to maximizing your listing price is in the preparation and pricing.   For listing tips click here.                                                                           Supply and Demand                               Market conditions have been consiste... 11/19/2015

      Real estate demand and listing prices falling in northeast SeattleThis Week:The median list price in Northeast Seattle (zip code 98125) is $550,000 down from  last week’s $619,950.  Inventory has been decreasing lately but the Market Action Index (see MAI chart below) is falling also.  With days-on-market climbing, these are relatively negative implications for the market.  Check in  next week to see how the  housing market in northeast Seattle  is shaping up.Average days-on-market (DOM) 35 days up from last week’s (34.Percent of properties with price decreases 26% down  from last week’s 32%.  Is it a good time to sell my home?Inventory levels in northeast Seattle at or near all time lows.   The key to maximizing your listing price is in the preparation and pricing.   For listing ... 11/18/2015

 Haller Lake’s real estate market list prices continues to soarThe median list price this week for Haller Lake real estate  is $519,975 up from last week’s $507,475. Inventory is tightening and days-on-market is falling.  The Market Action Index (see below MAI chart) shows demand heating up.  These are relatively bullish signs for prices.Supply and DemandMarket conditions have been consistently cooling in the past several weeks.  Because we’re still in the Seller’s zone, prices have not yet begun to drop.  It may take a few more weeks of slack demand for prices to reflect and begin to fall.  Expect prices to fall if the index persistently falls to the Buyer’s zone.                                                                  PricePrices in the Haller Lake area hit another all time h... 11/18/2015

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                                                    Laurelhurst-Windermere’s real estate inventory climbing  This week:The median list price this week for the Laurelhurst-Windermere  area is $1,325,000 down from last week’s $1,350,000.  The Market Action Index (MAI see below chart) has been trending down lately, while inventory is climbing.  These trends imply a weakening market. Is it a good time to sell my home?Inventory levels in northeast Seattle at or near all time lows.   The key to maximizing your listing price is in the preparation and pricing.   For listing tips click here.                                                                           Supply and Demand                               Market conditions have been consistently cooling in the past several weeks.  Because ... 11/12/2015

              Magnolia’s real estate market times down sufficiently This Week:The median list price this week in Magnolia is $999,972 down from last week’s  list price of $1,022,498. Inventory has been lightening lately and the Market Action Index (see below MAI chart) has been trending down up.  These are mildly positive indications for the market. . Magnolia real estate supply and demand The market has been cooling off a bit in recent weeks, as more homes are available and demand is less. We’re already seeing prices move lower as a result.  Expect this trend to continue especially if the index falls to the Buyer’s zone.  Watch for a persistent up-turn in Market Action to signal prices rising again.Average days-on-market: 58 down  from last week’s 80 days.Percent of properties with pri... 11/12/2015

  Mixed signals for northwest Seattle’s real estate market This Week: The median list price in northwest Seattle is $762,500 up from last week’s $740,000.  Inventory has been decreasing lately but the Market Action Index  (see below MAI chart) is falling also.  With days -on-market climbing, these are relatively negative implications for the market. Average days-on-market (111 days)  up  from last week’s (98 days), asking price per square foot $304, median house size 2910 (sq ft).  Supply and Demand Home sales continue to outstrip supply and the Market Action Index has been moving higher for several weeks.  This is a Seller’s market so watch for upward pricing pressure in the near future if the trend continues.     Price  Again this week we see prices in northwest Seattle remain roughly... 11/11/2015

       Northeast Seattle’s  real estate inventory lightens, prices up This Week:The median list price in Northeast Seattle (zip code 98125) is $629,450 up from  last week’s $619,950.  Inventory has been decreasing lately but the Market Action Index  is falling also (see MAI chart below).  With days-on-market climbing, these are relatively negative implications for the market.  Check in  next week to see how the  housing market in northeast Seattle  is shaping up.Average days-on-market (DOM) 42 days up from last week’s (34).Percent of properties with price decreases 33% up  from last week’s 32%.  Is it a good time to sell my home?Inventory levels in northeast Seattle at or near all time lows.   The key to maximizing your listing price is in the preparation and pricing.   For listing tips... 11/09/2015

The real estate market in the Roosevelt-Ravenna-Maple Leaf neighborhoods remains flatThis week:The median list price in Seattle’s Roosevelt-Ravenna Maple Leaf neighborhoods is $674,000 down from last week’s $717,475. Inventory has been decreasing lately but the Market Action Index (see MAI chart below) is falling also.  With days-on-market climbing, these are relatively negative implications for the market.Supply and DemandThe market has been cooling over time and prices have recently flattened.  Despite the consistent decrease in Market Action Index, we’re in a Seller’s Market.  If the MAI begins to climb, prices will  likely follow suit.  If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.Is it a good time to sell my home?Inventory leve... 11/09/2015