NOVEMBER 2023

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Home Prices Hit Record Highs! WHAT?!

Home Prices Hit Record Highs! WHAT?!

October 2023 was a Seller's Market!

The housing market has witnessed considerable fluctuations recently. As the market approaches an 8% interest rate, limited inventory remains a significant concern. Some predict a downturn, but Dr. Selma Hepp thinks the recent 5% price increase might be short-lived. High mortgage rates and seasonal trends could cause a decline in housing activity from Thanksgiving to January's end, due to major holidays.

Historical analysis from 2018 suggests current market behavior is normal. Recent stats show a drop in sales and pending homes, with inventory as the main problem. Despite low inventory, high demand exists, causing multiple offers on well-priced homes. New construction significantly affects sales, and while bank-owned home listings have grown, it's not concerning. October's market met expectations, but a slowdown is foreseen through December, with a possible rebound by March.

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The housing market has seen a noticeable downturn in activity during the typical off-peak fall and winter months, which has been exacerbated by rising interest rates. Across the majority of counties surveyed by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), there has been an 18% average drop in home sales. Additionally, the median home prices have varied, with decreases in 11 counties, increases in 14, and no significant change in one county when compared to data from October of the previous year.

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