Posts by Emily Marek

Well-priced homes will continue to get multiple offers, NWMLS predicts

Despite growing year-over-year increases in inventory, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service’s latest market report suggests there still will be tough competition for well-priced homes in the coming...

How far will a $1,500 rent budget get you in Washington?

A $1,500 monthly rent budget will only get you so far in many of the biggest cities in the country. But how far can that same budget get you in...

Vashon Island brokers team up with The Madrona Group for John L. Scott office acquisition

Leslie Ferriel and Heidi Grimsley of John L. Scott have teamed up with Jason Fox and Joe Kiser of The Madrona Group as the new owners of the John L. Scott Vashon Island...

Northwest market favors sellers — ‘ever so slightly’ — according to Matthew Gardner

The Northwest region is headed towards a balanced market that slightly favors sellers, according to a new analysis from Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew...

Seattle named a top city for local cuisine

Seattle came in at No. 6 overall, largely in part to the high number of U-Pick Farms available in the...

One-fifth of all Americans rent storage spaces — what that says about renters’ growing need for space

The need for more space is common among all self-storage users: 40% of survey respondents listed this as their primary reason for renting storage...

The Madrona Group acquires two Seattle-area John L. Scott brokerages

The Madrona Group acquired John L. Scott brokerages in Bothell and Mukilteo, bringing its Seattle-area office count to...

Seattle ranks second in U.S. for home-price decreases

The median home price fell 11.4% in Seattle, according to the RE/MAX National Housing...

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

The top 10 most expensive listings added to the Multiple Listing Service in the past month include a downtown penthouse and a charming...

What you need to know about Washington’s middle housing bill

With bipartisan support in both the Senate and the House, the legislation is likely to end up on the governor’s desk in one form or...

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