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King County, WA Real Estate News

By J. Casey Losh, CEO
(Ewing and Clark)
2022 started out the year with both historically low interest rates and record low inventory.  This created a very hot (seller’s) market across the NWMLS and the Greater Seattle condo market.  For example, 2021 ended with the Freddie Mac 30 year fixed rate of 3.05% and NWMLS had 0.40 months of housing inventory.  In comparison, at the end of 2022, Freddie Mac 30 year interest rate was 6.42% and inventory was at 2.09 months.  Thus the real estate market changed drastically over the course of the year.  Nevertheless, the condo market had modest increases at year end.  Across the NMWLS, condo prices were up 1.15% in December 2022 compared to December 2021.  In addition, for the year, 2022 median prices finished above the previous year.Looking at the Seattle condo market, where the vast maj...
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By J. Casey Losh, CEO
(Ewing and Clark)
The NWMLS and greater Seattle real estate market changed over the course of the year.  2022 started with a very hot (sellers’) market with both historically low interest rates and record low inventory.  For example, 2021 ended with the Freddie Mac 30 year fixed rate of 3.05% and NWMLS had 0.40 months of housing inventory.  In comparison, at the end of 2022, Freddie Mac 30 year interest rate was 6.42% and inventory was at 2.09 months.  Despite these changes, 6.42% fixed rate is well within the normal range of the 50+ year history of Freddie Mac.  In addition, inventory of 4 to 6 months is typically considered a balance real estate market.  Thus,  anything below 4 months is a seller’s market.  Nevertheless, since the market conditions change so quickly in 2022, to many buyers and sellers ...
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By Rob Spinosa, SVP of Mortgage Lending, Marin County
(Guaranteed Rate, Marin County, CA)
Does Shopping for a Mortgage Hurt Your Credit?  Everybody who makes the leap into buying a home, especially first-time homebuyers, and even those who already own a home and are looking to improve their mortgage must eventually confront the pre-approval process.  That means a mortgage application and a credit inquiry, also known as a hard credit pull. Would it surprise you to know that this is a MAJOR stopping point for some? Even before they really even started.  And the reason is because many have become conditioned to think that even a single credit inquiry will send their perfect FICO scores into a free fall.  Let alone the multiple credit inquires that sometimes accompany shopping for the best mortgage rates and terms. So let's not back down and let's have some rockin' fun with how ...
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By Denise Lones, CSP, MIRM, CDEI - Real Estate Coaching & Branding
(The Lones Group, Inc.)
Four Opportunities Agents Miss Every Year Every year there are four important time periods that agents don't take advantage of. There are any number of reasons why agents skip out on them - they are tired, burned out, or simply don't have a system or structure in place. As you read my Zebra Report this week, I want you to think about how each of these opportunities might impact and benefit you over the coming year. I would love to hear from you a year from now, about how an opportunity you are no longer missing has made a change to your business. These four opportunities are simple to implement and will pay off in spades, but only if you approach them with intent and determination. Opportunity #1: Holiday Down Time The next three weeks are a gift to you and your business. Chances are, ...
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By Adrian Willanger, Profit from my two decades of experience
(206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com)
New Construction in Juanita/Kenmore with ADU OverviewMapsPhotosMarket Stats $2,099,500 Single Family Home Main Features 5 Bedrooms4 Full Bathrooms1 Half Bathroom2 UnitsInterior: 4,068 sqftLot: 11,447 sqftYear Built: 2022MLS #: 1926488 Location 15366 Juanita Drive NEKenmore, WA 98028USA Adrian Willanger Kelly Right Real Estate(206) 909-7536adrian@adrianwillanger.comhttp://www.adrianwillanger-broker.com/      Listed by: Kelly Right Real Estate Our recent listingsNew Construction in Juanita/Kenmore with ADU | $2,099,500 | Kenmore, WA Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale
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By J. Casey Losh, CEO
(Ewing and Clark)
Bellevue Luxury Real EstateBellevue especially when including the small cities and towns of  Clyde Hill, Medina, Hunts Point and Yarrow Point, is a luxury real estate market.   The area had an average home sales price of $2.307 million in October.  In addition, over 42% of the Bellevue area homes that sold, sold for $2 million or more.  Thus, 40 of the 94 of the homes sold, sold for over $2 million.  Furthermore, of those 40, 20 sold for between $2 and $3 million, 7 for $3 to $4 million, 6 between $4 and $5 million, and 7 for $5 million or more.  The most expensive sale was on Evergreen Point (Medina).  The 7,180 sq ft waterfront home sold for $10,500,000.   Ironically, only two of the 40 sales were waterfront.Mercer Island Luxury HomesMercer Island is also very much a luxury home marke...
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By Denise Lones, CSP, MIRM, CDEI - Real Estate Coaching & Branding
(The Lones Group, Inc.)
Make a Money Date One of the secrets to my success is being a great steward of money. I have often said that no one can care for your money or track it as well as you can. But being a good money manager/tracker doesn't happen by accident; the key is to have the personal self-discipline needed to track your money every single month. That's right, make a standing money date with yourself! Choose a day of the month, such as the first Monday of the month, add it to your calendar, make it a recurring appointment, and block out that time! Treat yourself to a nice coffee, light some candles, turn on some music and try to make it a special occasion so you can get down to business. Below are the things that I do on my money date every month: Receipts The first thing you must manage is the colle...
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By Rob Spinosa, SVP of Mortgage Lending, Marin County
(Guaranteed Rate, Marin County, CA)
How to Rock a Low House Appraisal Value!!!  You found the perfect home... And the seller accepted your offer... And your mortgage application is underway... Until your appraisal comes in low.  What now??? Never mind all the bad advice that swirls around this dilemma.  There are a handful of effective ways to deal with an appraisal value that comes in under your offer price, so if you find yourself in this stressful situation today, get in touch.  Or perhaps you're a Realtor or buyer looking to better understand all of the tactics and tips that you can use to negotiate a low appraisal in today's challenging real estate market.  If so, come as you are and let's learn how to rock a low appraisal value today.   Smells like teen spirit,  Rob SpinosaSVP of Mortgage LendingGuaranteed RateNMLS:...
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By Denise Lones, CSP, MIRM, CDEI - Real Estate Coaching & Branding
(The Lones Group, Inc.)
Changing Markets Means Changing Strategies We have all been to many workshops and classes over the years - I know I have. Education is always something I have been passionate about. I love teaching and I love learning! As the market experiences both large and subtle changes, we need to change our strategies accordingly. Being open to education is an extremely important trait in our industry, especially when the market shifts quickly. Taking a class is like a shortcut to save time and money. I have some great classes coming up, including the 2-day "Stop Making Excuses, Start Making More Money!” class and the 3-day Prosperity Strategy event in Palm Springs. Invest in yourself this autumn by coming to a class and learning something new. I hope to see you there! Join us for FOUR compelling...
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By Denise Lones, CSP, MIRM, CDEI - Real Estate Coaching & Branding
(The Lones Group, Inc.)
Client Events for Anyone How do we plan a client appreciation event that keeps everyone happy? Simple - we don't! What we need to find is the sweet spot that appeals to the most people. When I started planning a client appreciation event, my first step was to classify my past clients. I had groups of families, couples, single professionals, seniors, and more. Then, I tried to think of something that would appeal to all generations. Watch the video for some of my most successful ideas—and my least successful event idea—and the keys to creating a winning past-client event that lots of your past clients will love to attend year after year. Need help with getting the word out? Or maybe your event needs some specialty design work. Event RSVP postcards, flyers, menus, favor-bag stickers, ban...
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By Denise Lones, CSP, MIRM, CDEI - Real Estate Coaching & Branding
(The Lones Group, Inc.)
Client Gifts and Events Don't let 2022 slip by without recognizing your clients in a big way. Although the pandemic is still affecting us, our celebrations had to be tamped down over the last couple of years. So, dust off that past client database and let's do some big planning between now and the end of the year! Gifts? Events? What Do I Do? If you have never done any gifting or live appreciation event before, now is a great time to dive in. There are really only a few things to consider: What would be meaningful to you? What would be meaningful to your clients? How can you work in an element of live connection? How much time do you have? What is your budget? Start making a list and jotting down some ideas over the next few days and in the meantime, let’s dive a little deeper into the...
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By Denise Lones, CSP, MIRM, CDEI - Real Estate Coaching & Branding
(The Lones Group, Inc.)
Past Client Neglect We've all done it. There's not a real estate professional out there that hasn't at one point or another (or many times) neglected their past clients. It's easy to do. Just like anyone else, our current clients and urgent to-do list can take up all our attention and time. So, we need to have a system to ensure that we don't forget those past clients. In today's Zebra Report I share how I created systems to stay in contact with my past clients and the key factors in making your system work for you. While you are here, if you are in Washington State, check out this workshop I will be teaching this coming October 24-25 and December 5-6 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. LEARN MORE If the last few years have been a roller coaster, you need this class to refocus on the ac...
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By Rob Spinosa, SVP of Mortgage Lending, Marin County
(Guaranteed Rate, Marin County, CA)
How to Rock Adding a Co-Signer on a Mortgage!!!  When your fantasy of owning a home meets the reality of qualifying mortgage, it can sometimes mean that you'll need a little help.  And in more than a few of those cases, the most elegant solution can be a co-signer, technically known as a "non-occupant co-borrower" within the mortgage industry. So, who makes a good co-signer and who's just "bad company?" Let's learn how co-signers can impact, both good and bad, the three most critical elements of any loan approval; income, assets and credit. I won't deny it,  Rob SpinosaSVP of Mortgage LendingGuaranteed RateNMLS: 22343 Cell/Text: 415-367-5959 rob.spinosa@rate.com Marin Office:  324 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, CA  94960 *The views and opinions expressed on this site about work-r...
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By J. Casey Losh, CEO
(Ewing and Clark)
NWMLS July UpdateThe greater Seattle real estate market is still strong just like the rest of the state, but there are signs of change.  For instance, across the NWMLS pending (-24%) and closed (-30%) sales are down from the previous year.  Thus, the number of condos and homes listed is up to 15,381 which is nearly twice the amount last year (7,948 listings).  Thus, inventory supply is just over two months which is the highest it has been since January 2019 when there was 2.3 months' supply.  Despite the slowdown in the amount of sales, it is still not to the 3 to 6 months that is considered an even real estate market.  Therefore, prices are still up from the previous year.  Median prices across the NWMLS are up for homes 6.6% and 8.6% for condos.  Similar Results for Seattle Homes and ...
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By J. Casey Losh, CEO
(Ewing and Clark)
Despite the negative news, the Greater Seattle real estate market is still relatively strong.  It is slowing down, but the sky is not falling.  Across the NWMLS, inventory is up to 13,405 listings (homes and condos) which is over double last June (6,358 listings).  Nevertheless, inventory is at 1.48 month supply which is still not the 3 to 6 months that is considered an even market for buyers and sellers.  Thus, prices continue to stay high.  Median prices on the NWMLS are up to $650,000 compared to $589,000 a year ago: a 10.4% increase (10.5% for homes/10.2% for condos).  While 10.4% is a healthy increase, ironically, that is the smallest year-over-year gain since June 2020. Narrowing it down to just King County, there were 2,580 sales in June with a median sales price of $851,000.  Mo...
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By Adrian Willanger, Profit from my two decades of experience
(206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com)
View Multigenerational Home in Kenmore, WA.Listing DetailsMultigenerational Home in Kenmore, WA.153366 Juanita Drive Northeast, Kenmore, WA.    Price: $2,149,500MLS number: 1926488Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 4Square Footage: 4,068Call Adrian Willanger-Managing Broker 206 909 7536 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing. A Place to Live Well and Connect With Household MembersInStyle Homes’ newest offering features a fresh contemporary design complete with, potential income producing, move-in ready ADU. Within walking distance to Saint Edwards Park and “The Lodge" via the Juanita Drive Pedestrian and Bicycle improvement project. The new home is filled with custom built-ins, specializedcloset systems, custom glass stair railing, floating shelves, and a sleek modern kitch...
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By J. Casey Losh, CEO
(Ewing and Clark)
Residential properties across the NWMLS (26 counties) sold for 107.8% over asking price in April.  King County is one of two counties where inventory is down from a year ago.  This is especially true for condos where inventory is down 35%.  Thus King County prices are up nearly 20% for single family homes and 12.6% for condos  Median price in King County for a house is now nearly $1 million ($995,000) and condos are $518,000.  Nevertheless, inventory across the NWMLS is up slightly and with an uptick in interest rates, some think the real estate market will start to calm.  But, so far, the real estate market continues to be brisk and prices have continued to increase. Closed Seattle home transactions are down to 836 sales compared to 1,022 the previous April, Nevertheless, the average p...
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By J. Casey Losh, CEO
(Ewing and Clark)
Luxury real estate market is extremely hot.   In the first quarter of the previous year there were 371 sales over $2 million in King County.  In the first quarter of 2022, there were 513 luxury home sales over $2 million.  Not only were there more sales, the average list price of those luxury homes was nearly $2.78 million, BUT the average sales price was $3.04 million.  So the average luxury real estate listing went for nearly 9.5% over asking.  The highest sale price in the first quarter of 2022 was only $12.75 million compared to $18.15 million for the same time in the previous year.  Thus, the 2022 averages were not distorted by only a few large sales.  The Eastside continues to dominate the luxury "home" market.  8 out of 10 of the top sales in 2022 were in Bellevue, Medina, and Cl...
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By Kevin Meyer, Eastside and Greater Seattle Homes & Real Estate
(Kevin Meyer Group - John L Scott Real Estate)
Just Listed! Impressive Squak Mountain Home  Click here to access all photos. *Just Listed*    With gorgeous Cougar, Squak and Tiger Mountains just a stone’s throw away, this impressive home is a rare blend of incredible location, charming style and smart updates. Step inside and you can’t help but be captivated by the welcoming warmth of every handsome detail: a rustic wood-beam mantle, wood burning fireplace, charming brick accents, delightful tile work. There is so much personality throughout! The kitchen is a highlight, remodeled in 2019 with a cavernous stainless steel refrigerator/freezer, pro-style range, and beautiful finishes worth savoring. The expansive kitchen peninsula is the ultimate family gathering spot where the good times are sure to flow.   Outside, the generously siz...
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By Denise Lones, CSP, MIRM, CDEI - Real Estate Coaching & Branding
(The Lones Group, Inc.)
5 Tips for Real Estate Business Planning Success Business planning is top of mind for most business leaders this time of year. Lofty goals, dedication and drive are commonplace, but what is going to get you to a new level of success is not looking forward, it is looking backward and analyzing what has room for improvement. In all my years of both selling real estate and now as a coach and trainer, there are common challenges that always doom a business plan and sabotages goals. Agents aren't consistent, they aren't leveraging their time, they don't track their money, they don't connect, and don't take enough time off. So before you look forward, I encourage you to take a good hard look at your 2021 and ask yourself the following questions: Are You Consistent Enough? Meaning, are you fo...
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By Denise Lones, CSP, MIRM, CDEI - Real Estate Coaching & Branding
(The Lones Group, Inc.)
Keeping It Simple in 2022 Every year when the first of January rolls around, everyone comes up with this long list of things and goals they want to get done. But this year, I want you to start with one thing. Just one thing. Don't get distracted by the fog of resolutions and checklists of goals. Pick out one goal or task to achieve this year. It could be a thing that is a source of pain. It could be a source of great joy. It could remove stress for you. Just really think about one thing that, if you were to complete this year, would positively impact everything else. Start there. If you're successful, fantastic! Now you can pick a new one thing and continue on. I think we put a lot of pressure on ourselves. We sit down and create these great big, extravagant lists. It looks perfect in ...
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