Real Estate’s Monster Year Continues—Yes, Even Now

Here’s what you need to know about our market as we push further into fall.

Just skimming through our local business journal, it’s clear that the economy is doing well; on the front page is a story of how the new Lowe’s factory has provided 300 to 400 jobs, but inside the fold, you can find some pretty mind-blowing real estate figures. Real estate is up $100 million on the year! Low inventory and low rates continue to work in tandem to create a seller’s dream conditions.

Cited below for your convenience are timestamps that will direct you to various points in the video. Feel free to watch the full message or use these timestamps to skip to topics that interest you most: 

0:22 — North Fork Realty’s partnership with the local Centralia Safeway to feed our community

1:10 — Business is good, inventory is low, and appreciation just keeps ticking up  

2:05 — The Lewis County mortgage barometer clocked a year-over-year increase of $30 million 

2:52 — The No. 1 thing you can do to sell your home quickly and for top dollar this fall 

3:44 — Bridge loans, and the difference between being pre-approved and pre-qualified

5:00 — Real estate looks easy, especially in a hot market, but you need a pro on your side

Our unofficial motto here at North Fork Realty is “Be the solution,” and for the many families we’ve been able to help this year, our market knowledge and industry expertise certainly was the solution to their buying or selling needs. Let us help you take advantage of this stronger-than-ever market today. 

If you’re ready to buy or sell or simply have questions about where the market is headed, reach out by phone or email. Our team is growing, and we now have more resources than ever before; 11 new agents joined us here at North Fork Realty, and they’re happy to be part of a team that’s fully committed to helping you achieve your real estate goals. Thank you for supporting us, and we hope to hear from you soon!