Posts by Emily Marek

Report: Mortgage rates stall sales in March

Uncertainty surrounding the conflict in Iran pushed mortgage rates back up to 6.38% by the end of March, up from sub-6% rates in...

NWMLS files counterclaim against Compass

NWMLS called the suit a “battle” for the future of the country’s real estate...

Viewpoints: Brokers oppose Washington’s ‘Millionaires Tax’

Forty-one states tax millionaires as part of standard income taxes, although Washington is the sixth state to enact tax law specific to...

Tri Pointe Homes sells 20,000th home in Washington

The home, located in the Alterra master-planned community in Newcastle, was purchased by a couple expecting their first child on the day they closed....

24 new brokerages sign on to Zillow Preview

“Zillow Preview was just announced, but the signal from the industry is undeniable,” said Jeremy Wacksman, CEO of...

Toll Brothers opens model at Regency at Ten Trails active-adult community

Regency at Ten Trails is located within the Ten Trails at Black Diamond master-planned community....

Trends: How new construction will adapt to address the housing supply shortage

The 2026 National Housing Supply Summit was held in Washington, D.C., on March 18....

JK Monarch acquired by Trumark Homes

Founded by Jonathan Bartels in 2011, JK Monarch is actively building in Puyallup, Gig Harbor, Tacoma, Bonney Lake, Lakewood and...

Early April is the most profitable time of year to list in Seattle

Though the most lucrative week to list varies by city and region, spring is undoubtedly the smartest season to...

Kelly McGinnis

"Hold open houses, say yes to new experiences, only give advise you’d take," says RSIR broker Kelly McGinnis. "Karma is...

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