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Home sales rise 4.2% in February as buyers slowly return to market

Existing-home sales increased 4.2% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.26 million homes, according to data released by the National Association of Realtors. Despite the monthly …

Existing home sales decreased 4.9% in January

Existing-home sales declined 4.9% in January while marking the fourth consecutive month of year-over-year gains, according to data released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Sales …

Existing home sales rose 2.2% in December, marking strong end to challenging year

Existing home sales increased 2.2% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.24 million units, the National Association of Realtors reported Wednesday. The December sales pace marked the …

Housing market soars in Chelan-Douglas while nation slumps

While U.S. home sales hit a 30-year low in 2024, the Chelan-Douglas region tells a different story. Local sales surged 11.7% by volume and 25.6% in dollar terms, defying the national downward trend …

Existing home sales jump 4.8% in November, hit highest level since March

Existing home sales reached their highest level since March as buyers adapt to current mortgage rate conditions, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales of previously owned …

U.S. Home sales rose 3.4% in October, first yearly gain since July 2021

Existing home sales rose 3.4% in October, marking the first year-over-year increase since July 2021, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Sales climbed to a seasonally …

Home sales continue downward trend as inventory rises, first-time buyers remain sidelined

U.S. existing-home sales declined for another month in September, falling 1.0% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.84 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors. The …

Home sales dip 2.5% in August amid inventory gains and price increases

The U.S. housing market exhibited further signs of deceleration in August as existing home sales declined for the second consecutive month, according to a comprehensive report released Tuesday by the …

Existing home sales inch up 1.3% in July, breaking four month decline streak

The U.S. housing market showed signs of stabilization in July as existing home sales increased for the first time in five months, according to data released by the National Association of Realtors …

North Central Washington’s Changing Real Estate Market

This year’s residential real estate season began with optimism, improving inventory as sellers grew more comfortable with current pricing. Buyers also re-entered the market after slow demand …

Foreign investment in U.S. housing market plummets

Foreign investment in the U.S. housing market has hit its lowest point in over a decade, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The annual study, released in …

Existing home sales drop 5.4% as prices hit new record high in June

Existing home sales in the United States fell significantly in June, while the median sales price reached a new record high for the second consecutive month, according to a report released Monday by …

Luxury home sales surge 120% in Chelan-Douglas counties, defying national trends

The Chelan-Douglas County real estate market is showing remarkable strength, particularly in luxury home sales. This local trend stands in stark contrast to national figures. According to the …

Real Estate commission changes in NCW

Ask any real estate professional in North Central Washington about their summers and you’ll hear about balancing busy professional schedules with enjoying the beautiful region we call home. …

Preparing your home for sale to modern buyers

Selling your home involves more than simply taking some photos and listing it. To maximize your chances of a successful sale, it’s important to prepare your home BEFORE putting it on the …

Navigating the new real estate landscape in North Central Washington

Every spring, the sunny slopes of North Central Washington green up with grasses and sage, accentuated with the bright gold of arrowleaf balsamroot and purple lupine spikes. And every spring, our …

Existing home sales slipped in April, but prices hit a record high

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell for the second straight month in April as a stubbornly low supply of properties on the market and rising mortgage rates made the process of buying a house …

Adjusting to higher rates: Wenatchee Valley's real estate resilience

In the face of climbing interest rates, the single-family home market in Chelan and Douglas counties, with a spotlight on the Wenatchee Valley, has showcased remarkable adaptability. A comparison of …

Existing home sales vaulted 9.5% in February, largest monthly increase in a year

The housing market showed renewed strength last month as existing home sales posted their largest monthly gain in a year, according to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors. The …

Realtors’ settlement could dramatically change cost of housing sales

The National Association of Realtors has agreed to settle litigation that accused the industry group of artificially inflating real estate commissions,   setting up a reconfiguration of the …

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