We definitely have flood zones but I've never heard of any insurance declining due to the "proximity to Puget Sound" unless the property is ON the water and can be affected by king tides.

Prices declined a bit and buyers are waiting lower interest rates which is pretty foolish.

Some potential pitfalls for you to be aware of:VA Loans can go up to 100% LTV (meaning zero down, which can be awesome in an appreciating market, but can be downright dangerous in a declining market). 

Quote from @Charise Manuel: My properties are in the rehab stage, and work is set to begin next May.The issue is, I’m having trouble finding an insurance company that will cover them in the meantime.They’re currently vacant and not generating income, so most standard insurers are declining coverage.Has anyone found a company that offers vacant property or builder’s risk insurance until rehab begins?

Most properties today sell at 0-5% cash flow year 1 and are appreciation plays, outside declining markets where the cash flow is volatile with low quality tenants. 

This translates into declining tenancy, higher marketing costs, lower conversion rates, declining revenues, increasing operational costs. 

When compared to markets like Los Angeles, Massachusetts offers a compelling alternative: LA multifamily development has sharply declined, with fewer than 19,000 units under construction—a 30% drop in just three years—despite high rents and low vacancy rates.Local policies, like Measure ULA, impose steep transfer taxes on sales over $5M, deterring lenders and developers.Proposed labor regulations, including minimum wage hikes for construction workers, are adding further uncertainty and risk.Many developers are redirecting projects and capital elsewhere, leaving fewer high-quality investment opportunities.  

With the new year right around the corner, mortgage rates have been on the decline and could be approaching 'good' (at least in comparison to where we have been) over the past few years.

Looking to buy a piece of raw land in California. It is a really nice parcel that I really want to find a way to make it happen. Title company has issue with the title transfer from the sellers relative who grant deed...

Chicago has remained steady for appreciation despite the national headlines of declining.