The Northwest Multiple Listing Service reports Winter Real Estate Market Update in the Seattle area. Home sales around Western Washington outgained new listings again in October, fueling competition for scarce inventory and pushing prices higher. Some seasonal slowdown is still expected - and the Nov. 8 elections may be in play as well, according to brokers at Northwest Multiple Listing Service who commented on last month's activity. MLS members reported 9,950 pending sales during October, … Continue reading...