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Boomers still buying the most US homes as first-time buyers fall to all-time low

Boomers made up 42% of all homebuyers during the period from July 2024 to June 2025, unchanged from the same time a year prior. Millennials lost market share, making up 26% of buyers, down 3% year over year.

Average monthly mortgage payments top $2K for first time

The average monthly payment on an outstanding home loan reached $2,005 in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Realtor.com’s latest data based on FHFA figures.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Seattle in March

Brokers from Windermere Real Estate are prominent on the March ranking of the 10 most expensive homes sold in the greater Seattle area.

Empty-nesters own more than a third of three-bedroom homes in US

Redfin noted that millennials are currently the largest generation, making the rate of boomer homeownership even more outsized in comparison.

Case-Shiller: Seattle home-price growth slows in January

S&P Dow Jones Indices noted that inflation outpaced national home-price appreciation for the eighth month in a row. 

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

Many of the 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle haven’t seen the market since the early 2000s.

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.

REMAX: Seattle home sales surge in February

Nationally, home sales in the 51 metro areas surveyed by REMAX declined 3.2% year over year and rose 11.1% month over month. 

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 list.

Pending home sales rise in February, portending a strong spring selling season

Regionally, pending sales rose in the Midwest, South and West, and declined in the Northeast on a month-over-month basis.

The 10 most expensive homes sold in greater Seattle in February

Nine Windermere-affiliated brokers took part in the 10 most expensive real estate transactions in greater Seattle in February.

Report: Gen Z adults lead among 2026 movers

Many Americans are planning a move this year, driven by lifestyle changes, family needs and homeownership goals, according to the 2026 State of Moving Forecast Survey by American Home Shield. 

The 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle

An $18 million home with lakefront access tops the February ranking of the 10 most expensive new listings in Seattle.

REMAX: Seattle home sales fall in January

U.S. home sales declined 6% year over year and 32% month over month in January, according to the latest REMAX National Housing Report.  

Amount buyers need to afford typical home falls for 2nd month in a row after 5 years of increases

After five years of worsening, housing affordability has finally started to improve, according to a new Redfin study. 

Pending home sales slip slightly in January despite improved affordability

With mortgage rates approaching 6%, 5.5 million additional buyers that could not qualify for a mortgage one year ago would qualify at today’s lower rates, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

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