Market Stats
Keep up to date on the latest market information on Whidbey Island right here with informative posts, statistical graphs and witty commentary.
Statistical Graphs
February 11th, 2013
CNN Money Report: The Best Real Estate Market in Five Years
For most buyers and sellers, timing is everything. Buyers want to buy when prices are at their lowest ... sellers want to sell when prices have shifted back into higher territory. In the past year we've often been asked if the market has hit bottom yet; given the economic challenges of the past few years that's a very …
January 12th, 2013
North-Central Whidbey Reports Lowest Inventory Levels in Six Years
The latest update from Trendgraphix, shows the fewest homes available for sale since Dec 2005. There were 257 homes available for sale at the end of 2012, a 26% drop from a year ago. During 2012, in Snohomish and King Counties, this situation has led to multiple offers and rising prices, indicative of a seller's …
November 4th, 2010
A Tour of Affordable Vacation Homes on South Whidbey Island
Saturday November 13th, 2010 10 AM - 5PM If you have dreamed of having a vacation home on Whidbey Island, you will want to take this tour. Some of South Whidbey's most affordable beach and waterview homes will be visited during this tour. Learn about the different beach communities on Whidbey, the community history, …
August 25th, 2010
Is your home rented or vacant? Make sure you are properly insured!
May 16th, 2010
Whidbey Island Real Estate Market Shows Increasing Stability
For the first four months of 2010, the number of homes placed under contract (pending sales) was 51.7% more than the same period in 2009. The number of sold homes was 36% higher than the previous year, with the median sales price down 6% from $268,000 in 2009 to $252,000. The median sales price has fallen 10% from April …
February 8th, 2010
Inexpensive Home Facelift – By Jon Roberts
I have been contacted by several potential clients during the last six months who are interested in updating the exterior of their home or who are purchasing an existing home. In most of these cases the homeowners are satisfied with the size, functionality and location of their homes but have become dissatisfied with …
September 29th, 2009
Windermere Real Estate partners with Zillow.com
September 16th, 2009
Whidbey Island Real Estate Market Keeps Improving!
The number of homes placed under contract (Pending Sales) during August was higher than the previous month, and was significantly higher (39%) than a year ago. The number of homes available for sale as of August 31st (816), was 7% less than the prior year. Both of these statistics show an improving housing market. …
July 10th, 2009
Pending Sales Continue to Increase, Inventory grows as well during June 2009
The number of homes that were placed under contract during June 2009 (83), was 12% higher than the previous month, and 24% higher than during June 2008. Both factors are signs the Whidbey Island market is improving. However, the number of homes available for sale increased 11% from May 2009, to nearly the same number …
June 9th, 2009
Pending Sales Surge during May; Inventory still less than 2008 levels.
Pending Sales on Whidbey Island increased 45% for single family homes priced under $400,000, increased 33% for homes priced between $400,000 and $799,000, and stayed flat for homes over $799,000 during the month of May. The number of homes available for sale also increased significantly (11%) during May, which was …
