It turns out a lot of millennials want to buy a home someday — a whooping 89 percent according to a new Apartment List survey. But, just 5 percent expect to buy in 2019 and 34 percent say they will wait at least five years. Why the lag? While the dream of homeownership is strong, 72 percent cite affordability as the critical issue. Down payment funds are primary challenge Sixty-two percent of millennials specifically mention the lack of funds for a down payment. Only 11 … Continue reading...

There is a housing affordability crisis in Washington impacting buyers, sellers, and renters from Seattle to Spokane. Growing pressure and demand for housing leads to skyrocketing prices and low housing supply. Families in all income groups are struggling to find homeownership opportunities. This impacts every part of the housing and rental markets in Washington. According to the University of Washington's Center for Real Estate Research, first-time buyers in King, Snohomish, Pierce and … Continue reading...

Winter - 2019: With more plentiful inventory, recently announced increases in lending limits, and moderating prices, prospective home buyers are finding more options around Western Washington and the Seattle Real Estate Market,  according to industry experts from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. "Moderating interest rates over the past few weeks could provide a window of opportunity for buyers this month, even if the Fed is widely expected to raise them again in December," said Mike Grady, … Continue reading...

928 16th Avenue East, Seattle WA 98112 $1,795,000 Grand 1906 Craftsman on elegant street of beautiful homes. Gleaming hardwood floors, huge country-style kitchen, open concept living and dining rooms with beautiful light-filled formal spaces and woodstove. Upstairs features 4+ bedrooms, sumptuous tile bath, master suite w/bath and dressing room. Attic is finished w/loft and perfect for office, art studio or 5th bedroom. Huge oversized lot with 2-car garage & parking for 6 cars off alley. … Continue reading...

1408 12th Avenue - Unit 305 Seattle, WA 98122 Cutting-edge cool industrial urban loft-style condo in the amazing restored Trace Lofts.   Trace Lofts at 1408 12th Avenue on Capitol Hill was built in 1919 and has enjoyed a colorful history, housing both an athletic equipment company and an order of Tibetan monks. In 2007 it was converted from a vintage warehouse to condos by developer, GTS development, whose projects include Trace North, the Oddfellows building and Solstice … Continue reading...