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Builders Bulletin

The Builders Bulletin is intended to provide a convenient way to track housing in our market. This monthly report includes information on housing supply, home prices, building permits, and population and job growth in the Puget Sound region.

  • Builders Bulletin: Puget Sound Housing Market Sees Modest Increase in Inventory Supply Amidst Ongoing Challenges

    Posted on Aug 17, 2023 in:
    • Builders Bulletin
    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. Despite the increase, the current supply falls notably short of a healthy level.
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  • Builders Bulletin: Washington Population Grows

    Posted on Jul 13, 2023 in:
    • Builders Bulletin
    The April 2023 population estimates have been released, highlighting a 1.1% growth since April 2022 in Washington. According to estimates from the Office of Financial Management, Washington's total population has surpassed 7.9 million residents, with a total of 4,437,100 just in the Puget Sound region. King County has witnessed the largest influx, with an addition of 30,100 individuals since last April. Snohomish County follows closely with a growth of 12,500 over the same time period.
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  • Builders Bulletin: Growth in Washington's Construction Sector

    Posted on Jun 9, 2023 in:
    • Builders Bulletin
    The construction sector in Washington showed significant growth, with an increase of 5200 jobs between April 2022 and April 2023. The total employment in construction statewide reached 236,800, underscoring the industry's importance and contribution to the state's economy. Unemployment overall has remained low, with a rate of 3% in the Seattle/Bellevue/Everett area.
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