‘Brutal,’ ‘crazy’ housing market has Seattle-area homes selling half-million over asking price – KIRO 7

“If you’re a buyer it’s tough.

He and his fiance are expecting, and they’re looking to move out of their current home in hopes of finding a house with fewer stairs that’s a better fit for a baby.

Zillow’s senior economist, Jeff Tucker, says there are a few reasons driving what’s going on.

“If you go on Zillow, there are hardly any homes of any type for sale,” Tucker said.

So I think for some people they’re saying I’ve got to get off the sidelines and get in there before they go even higher,” Tucker said.

Tucker says we are not in a housing bubble — it’s just supply and demand.

Todd’s advice for home buyers right now is to keep trying.

If you’re planning to live in a home for five to seven years, you’re going to weather real estate cycles,” Todd said.

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