Kim Quoted in Seattle Times Article on Seattle Housing Market

Kim Colaprete was recently quoted in The Seattle Times about Seattle’s current housing market. The article Kim is quoted in is “Seattle-area housing market sluggish — and pricey — amid ‘deal season’” by Seattle Times Business Reporter Heidi Groover and was published on January 6, 2025.

The article covered topics like housing affordability, interest rates, median home prices, sales volume, current trends, and more in the Seattle Housing market.

The Seattle Housing Market | Sluggish And Pricey During Deal Season

Kim talked about the Seattle Real Estate market for December 2024 in the Seattle Times article. Specifically, commented about how interest rates are impacting buyers’ and sellers’ decision to take the next step in buying or selling. The Seattle real estate market is frozen by homeowners who want to sell but have low mortgage rates. Meanwhile, the higher interest rates are impacting the buying power of would-be buyers. Kim chats about this and more in Heidi Groover’s Seattle Times article.

Here is one of Kim’s quotes from the article about the Seattle housing Market:

Buyers and sellers have “attuned themselves to, ‘OK, we’re not going to see the rates get to 5% anytime soon. How much longer do I forgo making the transition I want to make?’ ” Seattle Coldwell Banker Bain agent Kim Colaprete said.

Read the whole article here by Heidi Groover who also happens to be one of the smartest people writing about real estate in our region.

The Seattle Times article is an excellent overview of what you can expect from Seattle’s real estate market generally, but the BEST way to understand what’s happening in the market is to talk to an expert like Top Seattle Real Estate Agent Kim Colaprete. Since she is always working with buyers and sellers, she has on-the-ground and up-to-date knowledge of what’s happening.

Thanks For Reading A Review Of The Seattle Housing Market Review By Kim V. Colaprete in The Seattle Times

Kim has been a top producer in Seattle’s real estate community for over 25 years. Over the years, Kim has been asked to chat with the media about the Seattle housing market. Here are just a few of her many media moments.

Kim’s Perspective On The Seattle Real Estate Market In The Media:

Kim has a very unique perspective on the Seattle real estate market. Not only has she been in business for over 25 years but she has also been recognized nationally for her innovation and activism. Are you looking for a Diva’s perspective on Seattle real estate, NAR settlement, and other issues impacting our community? Call Kim directly at 206-850-3102 or send her an email at kim@teamdivarealestate.com to chat!