Clouds begin to part for buyers as mortgage rates hold steady
Though buyers continue to face high mortgage rates and general economic uncertainty, there are signs indicating the market is becoming more favorable for them.
June 12, 2025
Dave Gallagher
Director, News Reporting
Dave's journalism career spans 24 years covering business, the economy and real estate in Northwest Washington. He's also a numbers nerd, examining data to spot emerging trends in industries. Having started his career as a sports writer, he's a lifelong baseball and soccer fan and recently discovered pickleball. He grew up in Yosemite National Park and earned his journalism degree at Humboldt State University in northern California.
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