Posts by Emily Marek

Multigenerational homebuying nears all-time high

Multigenerational homes are defined by NAR as homes where families live under the same roof with grandparents, adult children or other extended family...

These Seattle-area cities have the fastest-growing home prices

Average home values in Skykomish have more than doubled from five years...

Decreasing mortgage rates mean buyers and sellers are returning to the market

Homebuyers can now afford $400,000 homes with $2,500 monthly budgets for the first time in four months, according to a new report from...

Value of Seattle’s multifamily housing starts up 8% in 2022

The amount of money spent on new construction of multifamily housing has increased year-over-year in Seattle, according to Dodge Construction...

Homeownership still a top priority among consumers, survey finds

Current real estate market conditions have not discouraged buyers from their plans of homeownership, according to a new survey from...

Second Century Ventures accepting applicants for 2023 REACH programs

“Real estate technology continues to undergo a significant transformation, and the startups selected for the REACH program will play a critical role in helping to drive that change,” said Bob Goldberg, CEO of NAR and president of...

States that saw the most pandemic-era growth, including Washington, are now leading in price reductions

A report from Realtor.com shows that many areas that experienced substantial growth during the pandemic are now posting some of the country’s steepest price...

Redfin report shows record-high new construction inventory

A report from Redfin shows that 29% of single-family homes for sale in the U.S. were new constructions in the third quarter of...

Investors made up nearly a quarter of all single-family home sales in 2022

Data from the PEW Trust shows that investment companies make up approximately a quarter of the entire single-family home market across the...

FHA allows borrowers to obtain private flood insurance

In the wake of this new rule, FHA borrowers will have a choice between federal flood insurance and private flood insurance....

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