Northwest Seattle real estate market times increasing

     

 

 

 

 

The median list price in northwest Seattle is $699,475  down from last week’s $750,000. Inventory has been decreasing lately but the Market Action Index  (see below MAI chart) is falling also.  With days-on-market is climbing, these are relatively negative implications for the market.

 

 

 

 

 

The market has been cooling over time and prices have plateaued for a while.  Despite the consistent decrease in Market Action Index (MAI), we’re in a Seller’s zone.  Watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI begins to climb,  prices will likely follow suit.  If the MAI drops or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.

 

 

 

 

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Prices in northwest Seattle seem to have settled around a plateau.  Look for a persistent down-shift in the Market Action Index before we see prices deviate from these levels.

 

 

Localized real estate market reports are great for getting a “feel” of what that specific market is doing.Localized real estate market reports are great for getting a “feel” of what that specific market is doing. For a more accurate pricing on residential property a Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) needs to be done comparing your home with current sales. With all of the current news regarding the real estate market in the Puget Sound area it is still a market filled with some headwinds and uncertainties.

 

 

Home sellers must continue to must continue to look at all the above factors when evaluating offers on their property. The above graphs for the Northwest Seattle real estate market will show recent trends on a micro level in Northwest Seattle that will in a large part reflect the prices buyers and sellers are willing to pay and receive for real estate in the area. Northwest Seattle home and lifestyle search.

 

The Northwest corner of Seattle has some of the very best views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains and amazing sunsets.  Homes listed for sale in  four communities within the 98177 zip code are Blue Ridge, Broadview, and the The Highlands, Innis Arden and Richmond Beach. Physically the  Northwest Seattle region looks lake a  destination area, with it’s  western border being Puget Sound  these neighborhoods with the Northwest region take-on a  destination feel to them. Which lends itself to the attractiveness and popularity of this region in Seattle. The northwest area is filled with public parks that are great for day hiking, picnics and field trips for the kids. Receive

 

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For a more accurate pricing on residential property a Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) needs to be done comparing your home with current properties that have sold recently in your neighborhood