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January Builders Bulletin: Housing Inventory in King and Snohomish Counties Remains Low

Despite Increase As of December 2024, the housing inventory in King County stood at 1.6 months’ supply, a slight increase from 1.4 months in December 2023. Similarly, Snohomish County experienced a rise in housing inventory, reaching 1.1 months’ supply, up from .9 months the previous year. While these numbers reflect a modest improvement, they remain well below the four- to six-month supply level that many industry analysts consider indicative of a healthy market.

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While our local inventory is rising, we are still the lowest in Washington State, with the state average at 2.17. Months of inventory in June 2024 were Snohomish (1.37), King (1.94), and Pierce (2.00). As the inventory grows, it is evident that mortgage rates are a large player in affordability regarding housing market worries.

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