Check out this quarterly report from Matthew Gardner.  https://www.windermere.com/blogs/windermere/categories/western-washington-real-estate-market-update/posts/western-washington-real-estate-market-update–17

Maybe those priced out of the primary home market in King County should consider buying a second home first! At the beach prices are very affordable and the home can be income producing as a vacation rental while owners are not there. Don’t miss out on interest rates and property values!   https://www.housingwire.com/articles/43359-nar-housing-inventory-hovers-at-all-time-lows  

Take a moment to refresh yourself on the requirements for getting a home loan. http://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2015/12/08/what-you-really-need-to-qualify-for-a-mortgage/

Check out this interesting article on mortgage lending. CLICK HERE