June housing data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service show a growing inventory of homes for sale, with 1.34 months’ supply available in both King and Snohomish counties. While this moves us toward greater balance in the market, many analysts consider a four-to-six-month level as an indicator of a healthy market.

What makes a house a home? Is it an inviting place to raise a family, an escape from life’s worries, or a vantage point to take in nature? Is it a sustainable retreat or a base of operations in a bustling city? It’s all up to the people living there.

The Office of Financial Management (OFM) released its annual population estimates this week for the state of Washington and its counties, cities, and towns. The report shows that as of April 1, 2022, the Puget Sound region’s population is 4,383,300, an annual increase of 52,550.

A new generation of homebuilders understands that the lack of affordable housing and climate change are related problems requiring interlinked solutions. One of the leading lights in this new way of thinking and acting is Green Canopy NODE.

Each election cycle, our Affordable Housing Council (AHC) interviews candidates at the city, county, and state levels to determine their degree of support for our industry. The following candidates have received an AHC endorsement for the 2022 election cycle.