Home values typically decrease from October to December based on seasonal data in the Seattle-Bellevue metropolitan area. However, the exogenous events indicated in my September 2019 forecast that could maintain or stimulate an increase in home values before 2020 may be aligning in November 2019. Regardless of the timing of these events, now is a good time to Buy while interest rates are lower (e.g. below 4%) and before home values appreciate in 2020.

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