Home-sales slump in Seattle among nation’s worst as high costs and tech layoffs inject fear into market
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According to a new report by Redfin, pending home sales in the Seattle area plunged 15.6% year-over-year in July. It's the sharpest drop among major U.S. metropolitan areas as prospective buyers grapple with steep prices and job insecurity driven by recent tech-sector layoffs.
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According to a new report by Redfin, pending home sales in the Seattle area plunged 15.6% year-over-year in July. It's the sharpest drop among major U.S. metropolitan areas as prospective buyers grapple with steep prices and job insecurity driven by recent tech-sector layoffs.
Pending sales are falling faster in Seattle than in any other major metro area in the U.S., a sign that layoffs at major tech firms have led to uncertainty.
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