Washington Real Estate

Seattle, Washington, and its surrounding communities continue to attract buyers. North Seattle residential areas are situated around beautiful lakes and offer spectacular views along with many recreational activities. There is a broad price range for homes in the North Seattle area, homes ranging from $300k to $700k. The area to the west of Seattle is located on Sound Mountain and offers scenic views of the city. The median price for a home in west Seattle is $309,950 with an average of 48 days on the market. In general, homes in South Seattle are considered to be a better, bigger home for the dollar. There is new construction as well as waterfront living, with average home prices ranging from $200k to $300k.

The housing market in Spokane, Washington, is getting a little boost from the city's continued growth. The Spokane Real Estate market remains strong, principally due to continued low interest rates. Sellers are enjoying multiple offers, while buyers are taking advantage of the low interest rates. The median price for a home in Spokane a very affordable $127,900. Another area of Washington that is affordable, yet showing great appreciating home value, is Vancouver, Washington. Vancouver is currently appreciating at a rate of 10% per year, which is attracting a many buyers. The current median home price for a home in Vancouver is $186,800.

The Puget Sound areas of Washington provide breathtaking scenic views and unlimited possibilities for recreational activities such as fishing and skiing. Puget Sound is located among the Black Hills. It is centrally located between Oceanside, Portland, and Seattle, and offers easy access to these desirable locations. The Puget Sound housing market is experiencing a high buyer demand with low inventory, so buyers are being forced to purchase quickly for desirable properties and locations.