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Keeping The Changing Market in Perspective

Interest Rates are Rising: Yes, those 3.85% interest rates from a year ago are a thing of the past. Experts predict mortgage interest rates will hit and hover around 5% in 2019. When you consider the average interest rate in 1981 was almost 17% – 5% still seems pretty amazing!

Inventory is Up:  The number of active listings in King County is up 135% compared to a year ago. While supply is improving, it’s still considered well below the 4-6 month level industry analysts use as a gauge of a “balanced market”.  The added inventory has been welcome news for buyers and homes that are priced right are still selling quickly.

Median Price in King County is Up:  The median home price in King County was $643,913 in November, according to statistics from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.  That’s up 2.47% since January.