Wow, what a difference! December 2011 sales were considerably better than December 2010. In 2010 there were just 10 listed residential sales with a median price of $99,500. December 2011 showed 22 listed sales with a median price of $130,000. Days on the market were a bit longer and the difference between list price and sales price was bigger, but there were sales.
You can view the brief report here: 
According to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service “Closed sales also outgained year-ago totals. December’s completed transactions were up 7 percent from twelve months ago, rising from 4,430 closings to 4,741. Six counties registered double-digit gains (Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Pacific, Pierce, San Juan, and Snohomish).”
Does that mean we’re going to see prices go up, inventory go down, and mortgage rates start to climb? Maybe. It’s probably the number one question every Realtor hears, every day. If I only had a crystal ball….
Enjoy the crisp, winter weather if you live here at the beach. The sunrises have been incredible!