KIRKLAND, Washington (December 6, 2021) – Historically soggy weather and the onset of holidays did not deter thousands of buyers and sellers during November, based on the latest report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Numbers for new listings, pending sales, and closed sales were comparable to year-ago totals, while prices rose a little more than […]
May marked a month of new records for some Northwest MLS market indicators
KIRKLAND, Washington (June 7, 2021) – May was a month of record-setting highs and lows for some key housing market indicators tracked by Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Northwest MLS director Robb Wasser, branch manager at Windermere Real Estate/East in Bellevue, noted the number of active listings for single family homes dropped from April to May […]
Northwest MLS brokers say bidding wars, escalating prices, and buyer fatigue are widespread
KIRKLAND, Washington (April 7, 2021) – Brokers with Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) added 10,562 new listings to inventory during March — the highest volume since September when they added 11,210 properties to the selection. Even so, demand continued to outstrip supply, keeping inventory depleted. The latest statistical summary from Northwest MLS shows double-digit price […]
Housing market stays hot despite some “lousy” February weather
KIRKLAND, Washington (March 4, 2021) Housing activity during February remained hot around much of Washington state despite significant accumulation of lowland snow over the Valentine’s Day weekend, according to the latest statistical report from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. “It’s amazing how close the February numbers are when compared to February 2020, which was, of […]
Buyers Getting “Some Relief” as Key Indicators Point to Strong Summer for Housing Market
KIRKLAND, Washington (July 8, 2019) – Inventory, pending sales and prices all increased during June compared to a year ago, according to the latest report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The same report, which covers 23 counties in Washington state, shows year-over-year drops area-wide in both the volume of new listings and closed sales. “Clearly […]
KUDOS Goes to Metropolitan Park’s Designated Broker & Owner MICHELLE GRIMM for her FORBES MAGAZINE Exclusive
In unison with the 11-year honor of receiving Seattle Magazine’s 5-Star Best in Client Satisfaction Award Michelle was chosen to be featured in a FORBES magazine exclusive as a local Market Leader in Washington state real estate. Only 20 agents in WA sate were recognized… and she was one of them! We are so thrilled […]
6 Ways to Get Your Listing Ready for Photos
By Julie Legge, professional real estate photographer Picture this: You’ve worked with your new seller for days to get her home ready for sale. She’s repainted, cleaned the carpets, and even worked with your favorite stager to rearrange and add some furniture. It’s nearly ready to hit the market, but first you need to take […]
Top 10 Stupid Staging Ideas
By Justin Riordan, Spade and Archer Design Agency Not all home staging is created equally. Staging Darwinism is real and only the smart survive. Below we countdown the top 10 “stoopidest” home staging ideas. #10. “Bake cookies right before your open house.” Our sense of smell is very closely related to our sense of memory. […]
Add Some Romance to the Master Bedroom, Survey Says
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey It’s time to add more romance into your designs. One-third of home owners say they’re renovating their master bedrooms to create a more romantic or intimate space, according to the 2015 U.S. Houzz Bedroom Trends survey of more than 1,500 home owners. What does that entail? Contemporary finishes, soft neutral color […]
HGTV Star Shares Chic Solutions for Empty Walls
By Christina El Moussa, HGTV’s “Flip or Flop” When I look at blank walls, I see a fun opportunity to brighten up a room and make it all yours. Of course, if you aren’t super experienced with interior design and décor, you might see a blank wall and think, “Oh my … what am I […]