As autumn settles into Seattle, the city comes alive with vibrant fall festivals and exciting opportunities in the housing market. From harvest celebrations and art fairs to pumpkin patches and food festivals, there’s no shortage of seasonal fun. But fall is also a fantastic time for homebuyers! With fewer competing buyers and motivated sellers, the season often brings some of the best deals on the market. So, whether you’re enjoying a crisp fall day or searching for your dream home, 2024’s Seattle fall season offers something for everyone!
Why More Home On The Market Is Good News For Buyers
The “locked-in” affect for sellers is breaking up, and there are now more homes for sale this fall in Seattle than there have been in the last decade. Interest rates are coming down and affordability is improving.
What does this mean for you as a home seller? Watch the video and find out more!
Out And About: Celebrating Autumn Abundance
At St. Edwards Park in Kenmore
Every Fall, our church hosts a community event called “Heidelfest” at St. Edwards Park in Kenmore. Last year, my son manned the carmel apple station. This fall we will be September 28th, from 1-5. Let me know if you’d like to come!
Fun Things To Do In Seattle: BBQ, Brews and Brats!
The Greater Peninsula Cider Festival
September 28, 2024 12:00 – 5:00 PM
BBQ, Brews and Brats
September 28–29, 2024
Ignite Seattle
October 3, 2024
Whether you’re new to the area or just looking for fresh experiences, there’s always something exciting waiting to be explored this fall.
Ready for more? Click the link to discover other fun things to do this fall and make the most of your time! 🌟
How A Growing Supply Of Homes Helps Today’s Buyers
The good news for buyers this fall: Here in the Seattle market this fall, we are seeing more homes for sale than we have in the past 10 years.
We are also seeing lots of buyers getting pre-approved and coming into the marketplace as interest rates come down this fall.
We are “behind” on transactions – with not as many people buying homes over the last few years as we would expect based on historical norms.
So, we are looking forward to a very busy fall season.
Keep in mind that overall inventory levels are still down by almost 29% nationwide, when compared to what’s considered a normal market.
Now is an ideal time to take advantage of these conditions, and if you’re curious about how rising inventory might impact your home buying journey, I’m here to help you navigate this evolving market.
Read more about growing inventory this fall in today’s market…
Success Story: A New Construction Dream Home
In a market where inventory levels were higher, our client found himself in the perfect position to secure his dream home – with room to park the boat!
Our client was able to explore a wider selection of homes in his price range, giving him the flexibility to find a property that truly matched his needs. With greater negotiation power and the likelihood of sellers being more accommodating, we were able to negotiate favorable terms and get the home under contract swiftly.
This success story illustrates how the growing inventory gave him more homes to choose from and more negotiation leverage due to the less competitive market.
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