Posts by Emily Marek

Seattle sees largest year-over-year drop in home sales in the country

Seattle saw the country’s largest year-over-year decrease in home sales in June, the second consecutive month the city has topped that...

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

Luxury views are on the menu with this month’s batch of the most expensive new listings for sale in the Emerald...

Only 1% of U.S. houses changed hands this year

Back in 2018, Freddie Mac stated that the country still needed about 2.5 million extra homes in order to meet demand. Then the pandemic homebuying boom depleted already-low inventory levels and high mortgage rates in the second half of 2022...

Mark McLaughlin rejoins Compass as chief strategist

Two years after his original departure from the company, Mark McLaughlin is returning to Compass as the company’s chief real estate...

NAR to host virtual Real Estate Forecast Summit

The National Association of REALTORS will hold a virtual Real Estate Forecast Summit on Wednesday, Aug....

Coldwell Banker Bain introduces new marketing program, Listing Concierge

Coldwell Banker Bain announced the launch of Listing Concierge, a customizable real estate marketing program for Coldwell Banker...

Seattle among the most educated cities in the country

Seattle is one of the top cities where college-educated people are putting their degrees to work, according to a new report from...

Seattle named one of the best summer cities of 2023

Apartment Advisor analyzed 87 large U.S. cities to determine which offers the best opportunities for a local summer packed with outdoor...

Orendo at Othello Square wins 2023 LEED Award for Outstanding Affordable Project

“Everyone deserves to live in a home that is energy-efficient, resilient, provides the highest level of comfort, and is safe and healthy for occupants," said Peter Templeton, president and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council. "Each of this year’s...

Seattle is one of the cities with the highest share of luxury listings

In Seattle, homes with list prices over $1 million account for 34.3% of all homes on the market — the seventh-highest share of any large metro in the...

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