Some Buyers Pause Amid Rising Rates, Prices

Economists say that as these consumers regroup financially, they will return and keep the market stable.
 

Federal Reserve Accelerates Rate Hikes

To fight persistent inflation, the Federal Reserve has committed to significantly cooling demand.
 

How a Home Purchase Boosts Consumer Spending

NAHB Economics estimates that a home purchase triggers significant spending on appliances, furnishings, and remodeling.
 

Housing Market Is Set To Gain Momentum As Inventory Recovers

Rapid shifts in the economic landscape have some silver linings when it comes to housing affordability.
 

Increasingly Popular As Design Features, Plants Add Wellness And Style Benefits To Home Spaces

Most people desire plants that are easy to maintain and take care of.
 

Here's Where Home Prices Rose Fastest in the Portland Metro Area This Spring

After a torrid spring, the Portland real estate market cooled off in May. Last month, Lake Oswego and West Linn ruled. This month, there's a new leader.
 

Snohomish County property values soar as housing market heats up

Home values in Snohomish County are up 32% on average, according to a Jan. 1 revaluation from the county assessor’s office.
 

How High Can Mortgage Rates Go? We’re About To Find Out

Rates blew well past 6% in a blow to buyers struggling with record-high and ever-increasing home prices.
 

No One Saw It Coming: How a Housing Market Curveball Has Completely Changed What Buyers Can Expect in 2022

A lot can change in just six months. Russia invaded Ukraine. The latest season of “Stranger Things” dropped on Netflix. And the housing market, which received a turbo boost from the COVID-19 pandemic, has begun to shift.
 

Should Home Sellers Get a Pre-Inspection? The Pros and Cons

Every home buyer knows hiring a home inspector to check out a property before closing is a good idea.
 

Why adjustable-rate mortgages are still risky

While some of the worst features of adjustable-rate mortgages are gone, their rates may still rise considerably over time.
 

Housing Affordability Falls as Mortgage Rates Climb in April

Compared to the prior month, the monthly mortgage payment increased by 14.5% while the median family income increased modestly by 0.7%.
 

S&P/Case-Shiller OR-Portland Home Price Index
 

S&P/Case-Shiller WA-Seattle Home Price Index