Housing inventory continued to grow in May across the NWMLS service area, offering buyers more options heading into summer. Active listings reached 21,381 homes, up 16.8% year over year. While buyer activity remains strong with increased showings and keybox usage, mortgage interest rates continue to be the primary factor keeping some prospective buyers on the sidelines.

New home sales bounced back strongly in February and March after a January decline, returning to the middle of a two-year sideways trend. What does this mean for buyers, sellers, and investors? Join George Moorhead of Bentley Properties for a real-time look at market trends and insights to help you make informed real estate decisions.

Mortgage demand is gaining momentum as lower interest rates and improved housing inventory encourage more buyers to enter the market. Purchase applications climbed 6.1% week over week and 10% year over year, while refinance activity surged 14.3% from the prior week. George Moorhead with Bentley Properties shares the latest market insights to help families make informed real estate decisions.

New home sales bounced back strongly in February and March after January’s decline, returning to the middle of the market’s two-year range. What does this mean for buyers, sellers, and investors? Join George Moorhead with Bentley Properties each week for real-time updates and expert insights on local real estate trends and market direction.

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National reports suggest home price growth is slowing in early 2026, but what’s really happening in our local market? Join George Moorhead with Bentley Properties each week as we break down real-time data, not outdated trends, helping you understand whether our market is cooling or still performing strong. Make smarter decisions with up-to-date insights.

Pending home sales continue to move sideways, holding a steady but historically low range. Is this stability a sign of resilience or stagnation? With hints of pent-up demand and rising inventory, there may be more beneath the surface. Join George Moorhead of Bentley Properties for a weekly breakdown of what these trends mean locally.

While national existing-home sales dipped amid affordability challenges, what’s really happening in our local market? With mortgage rates easing again, pending sales activity may tell a different story. Join George Moorhead of Bentley Properties for a weekly breakdown of key trends, insights, and what they mean for buyers and sellers right now.

Mortgage rates are rising, inventory is surging, and home sales are slowing—so what’s really happening in the market? Join George Moorhead of Bentley Properties as he breaks down the latest March real estate trends, the impact of the Millionaire’s Tax, and what it all means for buyers, sellers, and investors in today’s shifting landscape.

Pending home sales dipped despite improving affordability, raising questions about buyer hesitation in today’s market. With mortgage rates nearing 6%, demand still lags. Join George Moorhead of Bentley Properties for a weekly breakdown of local trends and expert guidance to help you navigate shifting real estate conditions with confidence.

Mortgage rates have climbed to their highest levels in months, driven by shifting global markets, falling stock prices, and rising oil costs. This impacts affordability, buying power, and selling strategies. Learn what these changes mean for you and discover practical ways to protect and navigate your real estate investments in today’s market.