Posts by Emily Marek

Homeowners are remodeling for their own joy — not for resale value

The upgrades that brought homeowners the most joy in 2024 were primary bedroom suites, kitchens and new...

Kari Hull returns to Coldwell Banker Bain

Kari Hull returned to Coldwell Banker Bain’s Bellevue office after departing for several years to work with The Agency Seattle and Real...

Zillow: How online listing stats affect the speed of home sales

“Each interaction indicates buyer interest in that home, and listings with higher engagement levels tend to sell faster and at or above the list price,” Zillow Senior Economist Kara Ng...

Spring homebuying season is ramping up in Seattle, northwestern Washington

Affordability constraints were partially eased for many buyers as the 30-year mortgage rate fell from 6.76% to...

The Milkovich Team moves to Ensemble

Kristine Milkovich has over a decade of experience in the Seattle real estate...

Once again, baby boomers make up the largest share of homebuyers

“In a plot twist, baby boomers have overtaken millennials — the largest U.S. population — to become the top generation of homebuyers,” said Jessica Lautz, NAR’s deputy chief economist and vice president of...

Compass clients seek class-action lawsuit against NWMLS

A new website encourages home sellers in Washington state to join a potential class-action lawsuit against...

NWMLS responds in support of Clear Cooperation

NWMLS’s statement, penned by President and CEO Justin Haag, comes just days after NAR’s recent decision to keep its Clear Cooperation Policy, but introduce a new listing option that allows sellers to delay broader marketing of their...

Bona fide modern art by the beach

Designed by architect Eric Owen Moss in 1977, the multifamily home is located just minutes from the Pacific Ocean in Playa Del Rey,...

NWMLS launches Data Partners program

The program also makes NWMLS listings available to brokers from participating MLSs, including partners in California, Colorado, the Midwest and the East...

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