Builder sentiment declined again in June as high mortgage rates, rising material costs, and affordability challenges continue to impact the housing market. Lower builder confidence can create valuable opportunities for buyers through better pricing and incentives. Join George Moorhead with Bentley Properties each week for expert market updates to help you make informed real estate decisions for your family. 

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Existing-home sales reached their highest level in five months during May, driven by improving affordability and steady household income growth. Home prices also set a new record, reflecting strong buyer demand despite limited inventory. Join George Moorhead of Bentley Properties each week for insights on market trends and strategies to help your family make informed real estate decisions.

Existing-home sales climbed in May to their highest level since December, driven by improving affordability and steady household income growth. At the same time, home prices reached a new record high, reflecting continued demand despite limited inventory. Join George Moorhead of Bentley Properties each week for insights on market trends and strategies to help your family make informed real estate decisions.

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.

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.