Low inventory levels can be great for sellers, but cause headaches for buyers. Here you will find 8 ways to beat out other buyers to the hottest new listings.

“Finding the perfect home for your needs, wants and budget can be a challenge even when mortgage rates are low and there are plenty of properties for sale. But when fewer homes are on the market, buyers and their real estate agents must find creative ways to maneuver around the competition.”

Read the entire article here… http://realestate.msn.com/8-outside-the-box-ways-to-find-a-home

Pierce County Statistics:

Homes for Sale in Spanaway: 207 units.  Down 8.4% compared to the last month.

Homes for Sale in Tacoma: 942 units.  Down 6.4% compared to the last month.

Homes for Sale in Lakewood: 135 units.  Down 15.1% compared to the last month.

Homes for Sale in Fife: 21 units.  Down 19.2% compared to the last month.

Homes for Sale in Milton: 21 units.  Up 16.7% compared to the last month.

Homes for Sale in Edgewood: 47 units.  Up 6.8% compared to the last month.

Homes for Sale in University Place: 101 units.  Up 6.3% compared to the last month.

Homes for Sale in Fircrest: 23 units.  Up 4.5% compared to the last month.

Homes for Sale in Dupont: 29 units.  Down 19.4% compared to the last month.

Homes for Sale in Puyallup: 445 units.  Down 8.1% compared to the last month.