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King County recorded a 1.5 months' supply of housing inventory as of June 2023, indicating a slight increase from the 1.34 months' supply reported in June 2022. Similarly, Snohomish County saw its inventory supply rise to 1.07 months, up from 1.34 months a year earlier. These figures illuminate the ongoing challenges of supply and demand dynamics in the area's housing market. According to many industry analysts, a four- to six-month inventory level is often deemed indicative of a healthy real estate market. Despite the increase, the current supply falls notably short of this benchmark, underscoring the continued pressure on prospective homebuyers and the need for further market adjustments. Read the full August Builders Bulletin.

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Month’s supply of housing inventory for both King County and Snohomish County is still below a 2-month inventory, indicating that the market has not yet made the switch into a buyer’s market. Industry analysts consider a 4–6-month supply to be an indication of a healthy market. Snohomish County continues to be the most competitive within the Puget Sound region.

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The Builders’ Bulletin is intended to provide a convenient way to track housing in our market and includes information from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, State of the Cities Data Systems, Office of Financial Management and the Washington State Employment Security Department.

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