The Humboldt real estate market has seen some major changes over the past several years. Although the population has grown, it is definitely a "buyer's market", according to Dan Torwalt, Sales Associate for Century 21 Diamond Realty.

"It's been a buyer's market for the past two, three years," says Torwalt. However, Torwalt says that only a couple new builds were completed last year, whereas 2018 has seen over a dozen; a good indicator of a growing market.

After the April 6th bus crash, the market slowed down briefly but picked up in May. Torwalt says that is usually the case; the spring is busy, the market slows down in the summer and then picks up again in the fall.

Despite an abundance of buyers submitting "low-ball" offers in Humboldt's current market, Torwalt believes that this could change as Humboldt sees increased, overall economic growth.

"Humboldt is still a very attractive place to live," says Torwalt. "It's getting more attractive with all the commercial development that's going in downtown. When people want to live in a community, they want the amenities."

Humboldt has a lot to offer young families, says Torwalt. A thriving agriculture industry and increased recreational facilities all help Humboldt attract 'millennials' in search of amenities sufficient enough to suit their needs.

Perhaps the tragic event that affected the entire community will also lead to a positive outcome for the real estate market.

Torwalt estimates that with many new visitors coming to the area of late, more families will see what a strong, thriving community Humboldt has to offer, and will want to make it their home.