The “Great Wealth Migration”—the shift of financial assets from Baby Boomers to younger generations—will elevate housing demand among Millennials and Gen Xers in Seattle/Bellevue, especially as they gain down-payment resources or inherit properties.

Federal Reserve policies have dramatically influenced mortgage rates, affordability, and housing market behavior nationwide.

An extraordinary level of volatility with major stock market indices has generated incredible losses and then massive gains in the US, particularly in the Pacific Northwest.