Community Home Buyer Education

03/10/2025

Monday Market Watch: The Market is Surging—Buyers, Act Now! Sellers, the real estate market is picking up speed across the board! Listings, sales, and even price increases are happening at a rapid pace. If you're considering selling, now is the time—buyers are eager, and demand is soaring. Price your home right from the start to attract strong offers and avoid price reductions down the road. Buyers, don’t wait! Inventory is still at a decent level, but it’s shrinking fast. Prices are rising, and homes that are priced well are going quickly. If you're holding out for lower interest rates, know that home prices are climbing faster than rate drops can save you money. The longer you wait, the more you’ll pay! Last week in King County:
764 pending sales – Homes are selling faster than ever!
715 new listings – More homes are hitting the market, but demand is keeping up.
267 price reductions – Homes priced too high are sitting, while competitively priced ones are selling fast.
The market is moving at full speed, and waiting could cost you. Sellers, capitalize on this surge—price it right and sell quickly. Buyers, act now while inventory is still available! It’s a great day in real estate!

03/10/2025

Monday Market Watch: Inventory is Vanishing, Prices Are Surging! Sellers, the housing market is heating up even more! Inventory is shrinking fast, and home prices are climbing rapidly. If you’ve been thinking about selling, now is the time—buyers are competing aggressively for well-priced homes. But be strategic! Overpricing can still backfire, leading to price reductions later. A competitive price from the start means strong offers and a faster sale. Buyers, competition is fierce! With fewer homes available, waiting will only cost you more. Prices are rising, and every well-priced home is attracting multiple offers. If you're on the fence about buying, keep in mind that delaying could mean paying significantly more down the road. Last week in Snohomish County:
211 pending sales – The best homes are selling within days!
270 new listings – Not nearly enough to meet demand.
122 price reductions – Overpriced homes are sitting while well-priced ones are flying off the market.
Sellers, capitalize on this hot market—list now and price smart to maximize your return. Buyers, be prepared to act fast and bring a strong offer. Inventory is shrinking, and prices are rising—don’t wait! It’s a great day in real estate!

03/03/2025

King County, Monday Market Watch: The Market is Heating Up—Homes Are Selling Faster Than Ever! Sellers, the time to act is NOW! King County's real estate market is moving at lightning speed, with listings and sales picking up rapidly. Homes priced right are flying off the market, while overpriced ones are left behind. Don’t risk losing out—price it right from the start and watch it sell fast! Buyers, competition is fierce! With inventory shrinking, the best-priced homes are receiving multiple offers almost immediately. Waiting for lower interest rates? Home prices are already climbing, and the longer you wait, the more you’ll pay.
Last week in King County:
700 pending sales – Homes are selling faster than ever!
600 new listings – Not nearly enough to keep up with surging demand.
254 price reductions – Overpriced homes are struggling while well-priced ones get snapped up.
This market favors action—whether you're buying or selling, don’t wait. Let’s make this market work for you! It’s a great day in real estate!

03/03/2025

Snohomish County, Monday Market Watch: Sellers’ Market is in Full Swing—Buyers Are Competing Hard! Sellers, the market is on fire! Snohomish County is experiencing a surge in demand, and homes priced right are selling fast—many with multiple offers. With inventory struggling to keep pace, now is the time to list. Price it right, and watch the offers roll in! Buyers, be ready to compete! The best homes are attracting multiple offers almost immediately, and waiting means paying more. Inventory is tight, and every well-priced listing is getting snapped up quickly. If you're holding out for lower rates, home prices are rising, making waiting an expensive mistake.
Last week in Snohomish County:
254 pending sales – The best homes are selling in days!
209 new listings – Nowhere near enough to satisfy buyer demand.
71 price reductions – Homes that start too high are sitting, while well-priced ones are flying off the market with strong offers.
Sellers, now is your moment—maximize your return in this red-hot market. Buyers, bring your best offer because competition is fierce. It’s a great day in real estate!

02/26/2025

We are preparing and updating our home buyer curriculum. We will be announcing new dates very shortly! 😄

08/28/2024

REAL ESTATE CAREERS TODAY!
Career Workshop, Saturday, August 31st 10:30am
Whether you are considering a parallel career, thinking of transitioning out of your current industry or simply just starting out, this workshop will answer all the questions you need answered before moving forward.

Discover everything you need to know about starting a successful career in the real estate industry.

05/17/2024

Motto Mortgage Orca. Your Dream! Our Expertise!
The CPI inflation report came out this week lower than expected and the markets rejoiced!
The rest of the week was less favorable and we gave back many of the gains we had in that one day but as you can see from the numbers we still ended the week in a better position than we were in last Friday.
I'll take every win I can get!
Go out and sell some houses! And if you need a quick pre-approval your Motto Mortgage Team is ready for you!
Kira Truett 520-245-2366 (nmls 1459987)
Laurel Knight-Keane 425-877-9260 (nmls 132280)
Nanci Denney 360-630-9000 (nmls 1735418)
Manny Narwal 360-982-0036 (nmls 1279879)
Lyndzie Thompson 425-583-7046 (nmls 704159)

04/11/2024

Learn the newest real estate investment strategies for wealth creation at our workshop. Expert insights, and networking opportunities!

Learn the newest real estate investment strategies for wealth creation at our workshop. Expert insights, and networking opportunities!

04/01/2024

Only 26! It's really hard to believe that over the last seven days the Snohomish County real estate market saw only 26 price reductions. This is a tell-tale sign that things are going very well for home sellers. As a matter of fact, many home buyers are confused by the thought that they have to compete for a home in a multiple offer scenario and increase their offering price which means paying over listing price. The home buyers that thought they would wait until home prices drop and mortgage rates go down are finding out the hard way that was not a winning strategy. The issue with the current housing market is the challenge with inventory. Home sellers are having a field day as home buyers are scraping to get the best priced homes. Last week real estate brokers in Snohomish County turned in 233 pending sales, posted only 129 new listings and completed just 26 price reductions.

12/30/2022

Register today for this class held on Saturday, January 21st

Today’s market is unlike anything we have ever experienced before with rising interest rates and sellers that are slow to adapt to the changing market. It can be a great opportunity for those that are willing to negotiate the best possible deal on buying the perfect home.

Learn how to navigate your home loan pre-approval with the changes in the rate market and how to take advantage of the shift in the housing market to get your offer accepted!

You will also receive a certificate that gives you access to up to $15,000+ in down payment assistance through WSHFC to help you in the purchase of your home if you qualify.

Learn how to buy a home, start-to-finish, from experts who are here to help! And learn how to get down payment assistance!

11/06/2022

Military members and their families. Home Buyer Education specifically for you. www.MilitaryHomeBuyerEducation.com Open enrollment. Multiple class times and dates offered. Service. Freedom. Ownership.