by Lynda Hamilton | Oct 14, 2026 | Market Analysis
What fix-and-flip and BRRRR investors should watch heading into 2027 Washington’s housing market is giving investors more choices, but it is not handing out easier profits. As Q4 2026 begins, available homes have increased, pending sales have slowed and mortgage rates...
by Lynda Hamilton | Oct 14, 2026 | Market Analysis
For investors weighing new construction vs. resale in Washington, the key question is not simply which home has the lower sticker price. It’s what the buyer or renter actually gets for the money, and how builder incentives change that comparison. As of October 8,...
by Lynda Hamilton | Oct 12, 2026 | Market Analysis
A Washington flip margin at 7.40% rates needs more than a hopeful ARV and a fast-paint timeline. It needs a realistic view of what your eventual buyer can afford, and enough room in the deal if that buyer takes longer to show up. What changed, and why a flipper should...
by Loan Department | Oct 11, 2026 | Market Analysis
More listings mean more options, not automatic profit The Washington inventory highest since 2014 headline captures an important shift, but two figures need context. NWMLS reported 24,965 active listings in its service area at the end of September, the highest...
by Lynda Hamilton | Sep 28, 2026 | Market Analysis
26 Days on Market: How to Tell a Real Price Cut From a Seasonal Slowdown A Washington property cuts its price after 26 days on market. Is the seller finally motivated—or is the listing simply moving through a normal seasonal slowdown? For real estate investors, a...
by Lynda Hamilton | Sep 27, 2026 | Market Analysis
The multifamily investment Puget Sound market is entering a more selective phase. Developers are shelving apartment projects, transaction volume remains thin, and elevated construction and capital costs continue to make new deals difficult to pencil. That does not...
