Understanding Seattle home prices

Real estate prices are forever in flux. For the most part, house values appreciate in the long term. But there are no "sure things" in real estate, of course.

When your home appreciates you have more resources to borrow against, and you'll make a better profit when you sell. But how will you be sure what you're buying now will appreciate over time? Property values in Seattle vary for various reasons. The most important element to consider is that you go with a real estate agent in Seattle who recognizes the factors that affect local prices.

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Many believe that the economy is the greatest factor affecting real estate appreciation. Obviously, mortgage rates, employment, business growth, government programs and quite a few other national factors have a definite influence your house's worth. However, your house's value and the elements that play the biggest role in its appreciation depend on the local Seattle economy and housing market.

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Access to services - Many consumers choose to live in regions with the most conducive characteristics for households to develop, such as a close proximity to jobs and schools. So when it comes to retaining their value, these areas typically appreciate much more reliably than areas lacking key features.

Recent sales - Your real estate agent should give you data on the recent home sales in the districts that you're interested in. You'll want to know average time on market, selling versus listing price and more.

History of appreciation - In the past 5 to 10 years, have home prices gone up or down? Does location or affordability affect how desirable the community is believed to be?

Economic factors - Have companies moved into or away from an area? Are local businesses hiring? Is there a good combination of jobs in an area, or does it rely on just one industry? Each of these items plays a role.


	Knowing the factors that play into your property's worth is important. Visit this link for an estimation of your house's value. Please call me at 206-745-0487 or e-mail me with any questions.