Time to Sell???

Northwest Multiple Listing Service brokers reported rising prices on fewer sales during March compared to a year ago, citing inventory shortages as the main reason.

Members of the MLS reported 9,183 pending sales (mutually accepted offers) during the month, about 300 fewer than the same period a year ago for a 3.2 percent drop. Compared to February, pending sales surged 26.7 percent in March, or by 1,936 transactions.

Closed sales were about the same as twelve months ago - 5,753 completed transactions last month, which compares to the year-ago total of 5,745 closed sales.

The median price on last month's sales of single family homes and condominiums that sold across the 21 counties in the MLS report increased 6 percent, rising from the year-ago figure of $258,500 to last month's price of $274,000.

Adequate supply to meet demand is a continuing concern, according to Northwest MLS representatives who commented on the latest numbers. Many industry leaders expect the imbalance to persist.

Sellers, mortgage rates are still low for buyers, and inventory is tight. It is a SELLERS' MARKET. To find out how much your home is worth on today's market, please contact me at HomeLandInvestment@gmail.com or call 425-270-7292.

Happy Investing!