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New reports show homes increasingly unaffordable for most households in Washington

OLYMPIA… New reports are finding homes increasingly unaffordable for most. The median price of new homes in Washington has increased from $635,131…

What We’re Reading: Q1 2024 Construction Costs

While Washington’s builders work hard to provide homes for the people of Washington, the Building Industry Association Washington staff just…

Housing Affordability Index: Homes less affordable today

Housing in Washington has grown less affordable since last summer, according to Washington’s Housing Affordability Index for the first quarter…

News Release: New report shows every county in Washington plagued by housing shortage

OLYMPIA…Washington faces a housing shortage. Depending on the source, estimates range from 140,000 to 1 million housing units. No matter the source, one…

Recession ahead? Rates falling? Q1 Economic Forecast

BIAW’s Q1 Economic Forecast by Noah Blanton | President, Oregon Director Operations, WFG National Title Insurance Company As we come…