Merickel Real Estate

04/22/2026

03/05/2026

From Freddie Mac
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
Mortgage rates held steady at 6% this week, hovering near their lowest level since 2022. In fact, rates are down nearly a full percentage point from this time in 2024, spurring activity from buyers, sellers and owners. As a result, refinance activity is up, and purchase applications are ahead of last year’s pace.

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.00% as of March 5, 2026, slightly up from last week when it averaged 5.98%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.63%.

03/05/2026

FROM THE NWMLS MARKET SNAPSHOT:
Active Listings
The total number of properties listed for sale increased nearly 28% year over year, with 13,341 active listings on the market at the end of February 2026, compared to 10,448 at the end of February 2025. Month over month, active inventory increased by 7.8%, up from 12,376 in January 2026.

09/11/2025

New Listing Mount Vernon

This well cared for rambler has a long driveway that tucks the home away from street traffic creating a private oasis in the city. Move-in ready home is an easy commute to I5 and Hwy 9 close to...

08/28/2025

OPEN HOUSE September 1, 2025 Noon - 2pm Country Living! Sweet 3-bed 2-bath home is on 20 Acre Equestrian Farm. Huge 24 x 16 shop w/paved floor great for projects or RV storage. Property is cross...

07/25/2025

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06/24/2025

The Fed held the federal funds rate steady but noted that the risks of slowing economic growth and higher inflation have risen.

06/15/2025

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06/13/2025

Sellers & Buyers are adjusting to this new normal interest rate. We are seeing home prices drop. Buyers have more room to negotiate but some buyers sitting out the season to save up a higher down payment.

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